English Language & Literature

Writing an Essay (in English)

Objective	The objectives of this competition category: Registered candidates to acquire practical knowledge and skills Registered candidates to familiarize themselves with the conditions for study and the possibilities of the faculties that are involved in the implementation of the campaign
Description	The selection of registered candidates is carried out in two stages: Phase: Essay – written expression 50% Phase: Review and evaluation 50%
Essay topics	Essay on one of the following topics (in English):  Do standardized tests truly reveal a student’s knowledge? Are college entrance exams necessary? Should everyone go for a college education? My reading habits (favorite book, author, library, bookstore) The importance of debate clubs in schools School uniforms (pros and cons) How can one overcome fear and anxiety? Should we conceal our identities on the internet? A life-changing piece of art (book, painting, poem) E-books or printed books (pros and cons)
Partners	University professors Experts from practice

 

Why apply to this category?

This category as an admission criterion is taken into account for all the Faculties within the AUE FON University.

 What will you get?

By signing up for this application, high school students will have the opportunity to express their knowledge, through the necessary academic skill – written expression of a chosen topic, in which they present their views and thoughts in an argumentative and consistent manner.

How will it be realized?

Applicants draft the text of the essay and submit it in written form within a previously determined term and defined duration.

 What are the evaluation criteria?

Content:

• Content of the written text appropriate to the chosen topic of the essay
• Developing the thesis (sequence, line of argumentation, consistency)
• Originality of ideas
• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Text formatting

Grammar:

• Correct use of grammatical categories and their indicators
• Complexity of sentence structure
• Coherence and cohesion of the text (connective devices and discourse markers)

Vocabulary:

• Vocabulary (span and appropriate degree of formality)
• Idiomaticity

Who can apply to this category?

High school students who plan to study at the faculties within the AUE FON University.

 Where will the preparation for this category take place?

The students independently research the chosen topic and present their views and conclusions in the form of a written text, guided by the specified criteria as a direction for the significant components of the text.

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