Specialised English Writing Skills
[ANGL2711]
[30h] 3 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Timothy Byrne(coord.), Jennifer Moreman
Language: English
Level: Second
Aims
Main themes
Ability to master the language functions, the grammatical structures, the "etiquette", the "genre conventions", the general and business vocabulary, with the aim of facilitating the spontaneous drafting of the various above-mentioned written messages.
Methods
The student is encouraged to gradually improve his/her skills in the drafting of the above-mentioned genres, first through the analysis of models and subsequently through imitation and emulation in various concrete situations. Weekly drafting of assignments at home. Detailed correction by the teacher. Error analysis.
Content and teaching methods
Year of studies : MULT 2 MS
Rhythm: 30 hours, 1 hour a week throughout the year
Objectives:
the analysis and drafting of various types of written messages that are used on a daily basis in business contexts, viz.: memos, faxes, e-mails, business correspondence, CVs (résumés), press releases, minutes of meetings, summaries (précis writing), etc.
Assessment: continuous assessment, written exam
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Timothy Byrne and Jennifer Moreman
Target group:
Master's in multilingual business communication (MULT 2 MS)
Language: English
Requirements
Upper-intermediate English level (especially writing skills); the B2 level of the "Common European Framework for languages".
Assessment
- Continuous assessment during the whole year, including the student's participation during class and the weekly
assignments drafted individually or in little groups at home.
- Written exam at the end of the academic year.
Didactic materials
- Course notes
- Video and audio-tapes
- Possibility of self-tuition for the grammar and the vocabulary at the self-tuition centre (CAA) of the ILV.