Reading comprehension and vocabulary extension: economic and commercial texts in English [ LMULT2223 ]
4.0 crédits ECTS
22.5 h
1q
| Teacher(s) |
De Cock Sylvie ;
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| Language |
English
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites: B1+ level of listening and reading and B1 level of speaking (Common European Framework of Reference).
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| Main themes |
The course is based on a detailed description of the linguistic (grammatical, lexical and stylistic) features that are typical of the economic and commercial domain as opposed to other registers of the English language. The focus is on significantly increasing specialised vocabulary to enable students to easily understand any text in this domain. Articles from newspapers, magazines, scientific books and websites are used for reading comprehension and vocabulary extension exercises.
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| Aims |
At the end of the course, students should be able to understand economic and commercial texts in English and have acquired a solid vocabulary in these areas (at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference).
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| Evaluation methods |
Written exam : reading comprehension activities about a series of authentic texts dealing with topics similar to the ones covered in class and vocabulary exercises based on the vocabulary covered in the course
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| Teaching methods |
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| Content |
The course is based on a detailed analysis of economic and commercial English using original texts. These articles are centred on important themes, particularly macro-economics, trade, sales techniques, accounting, the management and structure of companies, insurance and banking. Various exercises and internet research are used to enhance reading skills and vocabulary extension in this domain.
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| Bibliography |
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| Other information |
Texts used include current economic affairs, theoretical texts on economic issues and internet and newspaper articles.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Information and Communication
> Master [120] in Information and Communication
> Master [120] in Business engineering
> Master [120] in Management
> Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English
> Master [120] in Economics: General
> Master [120] in Political Sciences: General
> Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations
> Master [120] in Public Administration
> Master [120] in Multilingual Communication
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> MULT
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