Key words
Judicial language, French: IWETO code H460 French language and literature, English: IWETO code H570 English language and literature
Objectives
French:- Students must be able to communicate efficiently in various contexts, using correct language and using judicial terminology.
- Students can analyse, reword, structure and summarize authentic documents and materials. They can argue and translate in both oral and written communication. They can take a point of view and defend it.
- Students expand their vocabulary and learn to make correct morphologic and syntactic choices in order to communicate as correctly and accurately as possible.
- Students are able to consult reference books, dictionaries, publications from the field.
English:- Students acquire professional vocabulary. This vocabulary is used in translation exercises, dialogues, meetings and writing assignments.
- Students learn to find texts on their own
- They read on the internet, in magazines and newspapers.
- They learn how to explain a point of view and to defend it, both orally and in writing.
- They learn how to work in a team when preparing and performing meeting simulations.
- Students keep appointments with one another and respect deadlines.
Topics
French:- Exercises in speaking skills in professional contexts (simulation, role play, telephone conversation, individual or group presentations).
- Expanding general vocabulary including business language (socio-economic, political, etc.), assimilating and using judicial terminology corresponding with subjects taught in this training, using varied exercises and assignments.
- Grammar and exercises: additions and further exploration of certain grammatical items, in class or individually.
- Skills are practiced using realistic situations from the field.
English:
There are several topics:- Vocabulary exercises in context
- Grammar exercises
- Presentations
- Meeting technique with exercises
- Taking down minutes
- Translation exercises in self-study (individually and in teams)
- Recent texts from the field: jargon, translating, summarizing, critical analysis and discussion
Prerequisites
French:- Have acquired basic competencies, grammar and basic vocabulary of the first year.
- Have a communicative attitude and a capacity for autonomous learning and working
English:- Required basic skills as required at the end of secondary education.
- Elementary business vocabulary and communication techniques.
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
General:- Communication in French and English, both oral and in writing, and as indicated under 'Topics'
Job-related:- Judicial communication and language skills in French and English, in writing and orally, as indicated under 'Topics'
- Written and oral command of French and English
- Knowing means and techniques of communication
- Knowing techniques of reporting
Skills:
General:- Elementary command of French and English grammar and vocabulary for correct communication and for exploration
General and job-related:- Being able to express oneself correctly in French and English, both orally and in writing
Job-related:- Oral and written command of French and English in specific professional contexts
- Being able to argue in both French and English (explaining point of view and defending it)
Attitudes:
General:- Sense of cooperation, working in a team
- Being able to work on one's own
General and job-related:- Communicative attitude
- Working according to plan
Job-related:- Handling French and English judicial information
Materials used
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French:- Syllabus from the lecturers (course service)
- Information and documentation from newspapers, magazines, internet, etc. researched by students in order to prepare individual assignments
English:- Syllabus, available through the course service
- List of websites where reading material can be found
- Recent texts from the field
Study costs
French- Syllabus at the going rate for photocopies in Hogeschool Gent (course service)
- Expenses involved in excursions
English:- Syllabus, approx. 80 p., at the going rate for photocopies in Hogeschool Gent
Study guidance
French:- Guided self-study: assignments will we coached in class, but assessed individually
- Interim assessment with feedback show students in which direction and on which topics they should concentrate more
English:- On demand, students are given extra exercises, progress is individually discussed with students
Teaching Methods
French:
Alternating:- Class exercises and exercises to be solved individually
- Presentations and / or expositions
- Individual and / or team assignments for self-study
- Cross-course cooperation (if possible)
- Additional interactive sessions
- Feedback and interactive sessions on self-study
English:- Interactive session
- Guided exercise
- Group work
- Presentation
- Assignment for self-study
Assessment
French - 60%- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% continuous assessment
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students registered for the examinations only:- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% oral exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
English - 40%- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% continuous assessment
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students registered for the examinations only:- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% oral exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students who did not succeed yet got at least 10/20 for either part of the examination, do not have to be re-examined for this part in the second term of the same academic year. They do, however, have to do the exam for the part for which they had less than 10/20, otherwise they will be considered absent for the entire subject.
Lecturer(s)
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