This 3-session module examines the structure of essays and research papers, focusing on how to organise arguments, present and describe data, and express agreement and disagreement. It also reinforces key features of academic style such as hedging and formal register.
Dates
13, 20 and 27 May 2026
Time
Wednesday 12:15pm to 1:45pm
Venue
Av. du 1er-Mars 26
Room : D71
Level
B2-C1
Module workload
The module consists in 4.5 hours of in-class instruction and around 8 hours of independent study. When students take it alongside other modules, they can obtain the equivalent of 3 ECTS credits in Academic English, which may be recognized by certain study programmes or faculties.
Teacher
Suzana Zink
Undergraduate and graduate students with an intermediate to advanced level of English (B1+-C1) who need to produce written assignments or other forms of academic work (such as dissertations and theses) in English.
There are no specific entry requirements other than the student’s level of English. The module is intended for students with a proficiency level of at least low B2 (intermediate/upper-intermediate).
Before the start of the module, students will be required to take a placement test at the EMA.
The module will enable students to:
The module is divided into three sessions:
To receive a certificate for the module, students are expected to:
Module materials will be distributed in class and made available on the Moodle module page.
Registration : 2 February – 11 May 2026
Students/doctoral students UniNE; PATB
CHF 80.-
Academic staff UniNE
CHF 110.-
Alumni, SAN
CHF 110.-
Students other institutions (EPFL, HE-Arc, etc.)
CHF 110.-
Staff other institutions
CHF 160.-
Secrétariat du Centre de langues
Tél. +41 32 718 11 06
secretariat.cdl@unine.ch