Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Bachelor in translation and interpretation | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
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 prerequisite knowledge and skills mandatory.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
30 h Q 2, on Monday : 8:00-10:00.
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.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Further information:
- Course notes (texts, exercises and theoretical information).
- Class timetable will be distributed in September.
- Claude LEBRUN, 1000 mots pour réussir. Paris, Belin, 2018.
- Lexique des règles typographiques en usage à l'Imprimerie nationale, Paris, Imprimerie nationale, 2002.
- Book chosen according to the teacher's list.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
Additional information:
In June: written examination (MCQ and open questions).
Note :
- Written exam : 60 % ;
- Written test : 40 %
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
FANeven@uliege.be;