Techniques of writing

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

France-Anne Neven

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No particular pre-requisites.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

30 h Q 2, on Monday from 8:00 to 10:00 at A4/S100. 
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.

Recommended or required readings

- 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

In June: written examination (MCQ and open questions).      
  Note : 
- Written exam : 75 % ; 
- Homework or work : 25 % (article from an professional's interview chosen by the student)  

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

faneven@ulg.ac.be

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