Key words
Business communication, reporting, formal communication
Objectives
The objectives are complementary to those of the 2nd year.
After the basic communicative theory and practice of the 2nd year, the students are able to have a deeper understanding of those communicative techniques and strategies which they immediately require in the professional life. The students therefore learn how to communicate in a team; special attention is paid to meeting strategies, internal notes, presentations in team, application procedures (job interviewing)...
Topics
The course is based on the analysis and interpretation of text genres and text structures, combined with practice.
- Writing and speaking strategies: argumentation
- Correspondence: formal letters, memoranda, internal notes, curricula vitae, application letters, e-mail & internet...
- Reporting and presenting (dissertation)
- Meeting strategies
- Application procedures (job interviewing)
- Modern communicative models (theory and practice)
Prerequisites
cf 2nd year
Final Objectives
Materials used
cf 2nd year
Study costs
cf 2nd year
Study guidance
Any student can immediately discuss occurring problems or difficulties with the teacher. On personal request, complementary discussion or exercises can be provided.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on theoretical frameworks,combined with practice (conversations, examples, discussions, individual and group exercises... , according to the topic)
Assessment
Max. points: 60 (3 stp)
50 % permanent assessment
50% oral exam (opportunity of 2nd examination period)
Lecturer(s)
Sylvie Vanrenterghem
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