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135 months ago

thugette   asked this question:

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135 months ago

David Edwards Translation and Training   wrote:

introductory option OR selected introductory course OR introductory elective

My comment:

it's important to keep both notions, that it's a choice and that it's an introductory unit

135 months ago

David Edwards Translation and Training   wrote:

introductory course

My comment:

As in "Introduction to Sociology", "Introduction to Management".

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135 months ago

Amanda Haste PhD, DipTrans(IoLET), MCIL, CL   wrote:

I agree.

135 months ago

Amanda Haste PhD, DipTrans(IoLET), MCIL, CL   wrote:

Thanks, Amanda, and I hope you have a very happy and productive New Year. And thanks for all of your invaluable help during 2014.

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135 months ago

martynback   wrote:

introductory unit

My comment:

This what they are called in many universities...

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135 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

yes, eg: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/english/undergraduate/mature_applicants.page

135 months ago

martynback   wrote:

"Discovery" selection/option

My comment:

Seems to be somewhat telegraphic style, I'd keep it that way.

135 months ago

Claude Le Frapper   wrote:

"Discovery" selection/option

My comment:

Seems to be somewhat telegraphic style, I'd keep it that way.

135 months ago

Claude Le Frapper   wrote:

choosing elective courses

My comment:

S'il s'agit des cours de libre choix, on peut introduire le mot "elective" dont les élèves recoivent des cours permettant de se familiariser avec des matières, donc le mot "introduction" est également pertinent.