Writing for General Purposes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The learning objectives of the course are as follow.

1. The students are able to understand and explain the process of communication, the concept of genre-based writing, and the concept of writing with a process approach.
2. The students are able to identify and analyze the structure of the classbook as part of the functional text which consists of 4 main components, namely descriptive, instructional, argumentative and advertisement text.
3. The students are able to identify and analyze the social function, schematic structure, and linguistic features of the four genres that form the structure of the classbook.
4. The students are able to understand the social function, the structure, and language features as well as able to write the text from the genre of describing text as part of the classbook.
5. The students are able to understand the social function, the structure, and language features as well as able to write the text from the genre of instructing text as part of the classbook.
6. The students are able to understand the social function, the structure, and language features as well as able to write the text from the genre of arguing text as part of the classbook.
7. The students are able to provide feedback and assess the quality of a text (peer-assessment) and present the results in a workshop.
8. The students are able to reflect on learning processes and products.

LEARNING CONTENT AND LEARNING STAGES
In addition, here is the brief instruction on how to access, navigate, and explore the Writing for General Purposes course in SPADA.

1. Login to SPADA LMS: Access the SPADA Learning Management System using your university credentials. If you are unsure how to log in, contact your university's IT support or follow provided login instructions.

2. Select the "Writing for General Purposes" Course: Once logged in, locate the course by accessing the RPS (Lesson Plan) of the course.
3. Navigate to the Course Content/Materials: The course content will be provided in 16 Meetings. The learning materials are provided in the form of modules, videos, and articles.
4. Explore the Four Genres: In this section, you will find information about the four genres: describing, instructing, arguing, and advertising. Review the provided materials, which may include guidelines, examples, or assignments related to each genre.
5. Follow “The Learning Cycle" Section: The course content is focused on the four genres (describing, instructing, arguing, and advertising). Within the course content, you will find specific “Learning Cycle". Click on this section to access the specific information related to the course structure.
6. Learn about the Learning Cycle: Understand the learning cycle of the course, which includes the following phases:
• Start from Yourself: This phase likely involves self-assessment, goal setting, or reflection on your own writing skills and preferences.
• Concept Exploration: Explore the concepts and principles associated with each genre through course materials, readings, or resources provided.
• Collaboration Room: Participate in collaborative activities, discussions, or group work to practice and refine your writing skills in each genre.
• Reflection: Reflect on your learning experiences, the feedback received, and your progress in the course.
7. Participate Actively: Engage actively in each phase of the learning cycle and complete assignments, discussions, and activities as instructed by your course instructor.
8. Seek Help and Clarification: If you have questions or need clarification at any point, reach out to your course instructor or use any available discussion forums or communication tools within the LMS.
9. Check for Updates: Regularly check the course content for updates, announcements, and assignment due dates to stay on track with your learning.

Remember that the specific layout and features of SPADA to your university's LMS may vary, so if you encounter any difficulties, consult with your university's IT support or check the LMS's help resources for additional guidance.