Specialised Dutch Writing Skills [ LNEER2711 ]

B1+ level of listening and reading in Dutch (Common European Framework for languages).

• Analysis and drafting of various types of written messages that are used on a daily basis in business contexts, viz.: memos, e-mails, business correspondence, CVs (résumés), minutes of meetings, summaries (précis writing), mailings etc.
• Revision of grammatical structures.

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 (at least B2+ level), viz.: memos, e-mails, business correspondence, CVs (résumés), minutes of meetings, summaries (précis writing), mailings etc.
With the aim of facilitating the spontaneous drafting of the various above-mentioned written messages, the student should be able to master the language functions, the grammatical structures, the genre conventions, the general and business vocabulary.

1. 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.
2. Written exam at the end of the academic year.

• Explanation of theoretical concepts by means of written documents and / or listening exercises.
• The student then puts the theory into practice in class and at home.

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.

> Course notes: 'LNEER2711: Exercices Ecrits Spécialisés'

• First term: individual work
• Second term: group work
• Possibility of self-tuition for the grammar and the vocabulary at the self-tuition centre (CAA) of the ILV.