German - Specialised German Writing Skills [ LALLE2711 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
1+2q
| Teacher(s) |
Klein Caroline (coordinator) ;
Engels Annick (compensates Klein Caroline) ;
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| Language |
German
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Aims |
- At the end of the course, the student should be able to analyze and to draft 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.
- The student should also be able 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.
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| Content |
Objectives:
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.
Methods and content:
The student is encouraged to gradually improve his/her skills in the drafting of the above-mentioned genres, first through the analysis of models, translations, and subsequently through imitation and emulation in various concrete situations.
- Weekly drafting of assignments at home,
- Detailed correction by the teacher,
- Error analysis.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites:
B1 level of listening and reading in German (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.
Course material:
Course Notes ALLE 2711
Training staff:
The teacher is available during her office hours and can be contacted by e-mail;
Guidance at the self-tuition centre (CAA) and multimedia room of the ILV.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Multilingual Communication
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ILV
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