Interuniversity Style Guide for Writing Course Guides in English = Manual d'estil interuniversitari per a la redacció de guies docents en anglès

Abstract

A course guide describes a subject taught on a degree programme. Depending on the university, or even the faculty or programme, it may provide a general overview of the subject or take an in-depth look at the ground to be covered by the students. It generally includes information such as the course code, prerequisites, learning objectives, learning outcomes, methodology, types of classes, the assessment system and practical information such as office hours for lecturers, reading lists and the study load/ECTS credits. It also focuses on the competences to be acquired by students, which are crucial to help guide them and direct their learning and study, and it covers every aspect of the learning students must acquire and the assessment activities they must complete in order to pass the subject.The present style guide is designed principally for lecturers tasked with preparing these guides in English. However, it may also be useful for course coordinators, language services, freelance translators and mobility students. It provides definitions of competences, learning objectives and learning outcomes, as well as practical advice on how to write and present them. It also provides guidance on how to write and present course content and examines certain aspects of language use