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| HULG3028-1 | Techniques of writing
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | France‑Anne Neven |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | 1) Analysis of professional documents and different drafting techniques;
2) Written expression: writing letters, emails, press articles, minutes, reports, CVs, application letters etc.
3) Punctuation rules. |
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| Course objective : | Students will be able to draft a range of documents such as letters, summaries, press articles, reports, press releases, etc. Students will write in impeccable French while demonstrating brevity and readability. Students will adapt their style and methods to the objective, the medium and the audience(s). |
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| Prerequisites : | No particular pre-requisites. |
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| Organization : | The course is based on exercises supplemented with theoretical explanations.
Students will also have the possibility to perfect their written French through work carried out at home. This work - some of which is compulsory and subject to assessment - will be corrected by the teacher.
Based on exercises carried out in class or at home and based on theoretical contributions which can have a practical application, teaching will focus on student participation, interactions within the group and individual involvement. |
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| Written notes : | - Course notes (texts, exercises and theoretical information).
- Class timetable will be distributed in September.
- Claude Lebrun, Christian Quennehen, 1000 mots pour réussir. Paris, Belin, "BelinBac", 2008. |
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| Assessment : | Continuous assessment (40% of the grade) covering:
- written work carried out in class and at home;
participation in class.
In June: written examination. |
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| Contacts : | France NEVEN : franceneven@hotmail.com |
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