Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Geneva offers a comprehensive range of programs, including bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and continuing education courses. The university is divided into several faculties, including Sciences, Medicine, Letters, and Sciences of Society, among others.

Faculties and Departments

• Sciences
• Medicine
• Letters
• Sciences of Society
• Economics and Management
• Law
• Theology
• Psychology and Education
• Translation and Interpretation
• Centers and Institutes

Study Programs

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate
• Continuing Education
• Exchange Programs
• Library
• Health and Safety

Research Areas

The university conducts research in various fields, including:

• International Affairs and Humanitarian Action
• Communication
• Law
• Economics and Management
• Education and Training
• Environment and Sustainable Development
• Computer Science and Technology
• Languages, Cultures, and Civilizations
• Psychology
• Health
• Society
• Translation and Interpretation

Program Details: Théorie et techniques de la communication écrite

Objectives

• Develop a theoretical reflection on the organization and functions of text
• Forge a personalized and methodological approach to texts (writing, correction, evaluation)
• Know the specificities of written communication on different digital media

Target Audience

Professionals and individuals engaged in the production of written documents, such as press articles, websites, blogs, communiqués, letters, reports, newsletters, files, surveys, memoirs, creative writing, etc.

Competencies

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and elegantly
• Implement the main theories and practices of writing and rewriting in a relevant manner
• Master the editorial codes specific to different digital media: web pages, blogs, wikis, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

Program Structure

The program consists of 21 modules, including:

• The organization of written text 1
• From oral to written
• Text as a communication tool
• Logical and argumentative structures
• Writing for the web and social networks 1
• Journalistic text 1
• Literary text
• Study days 1
• Practical work seminars 1
• Individualized practical work sessions 1 / Writing workshop
• The organization of written text 2
• Writing a summary and a synthesis
• Textual function of verb tenses
• Argumentation in the text
• Writing for the web and social networks 2
• Journalistic text 2
• From written to oral
• Study days 2
• Principles of writing the final thesis
• Practical work seminars 2
• Individualized practical work sessions 2
• Final thesis

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree or university bachelor's degree, Bachelor or Master from universities of applied sciences, or equivalent title
• Holders of the CAS in Techniques of Written Communication
• Certified professional experience in the field of written communication

Tuition Fees

• CHF 7,900
• CHF 3,950 for holders of the CAS in Techniques of Written Communication

Duration and Credits

• 30 ECTS credits
• 320 hours of teaching

Instructors

• Alessandro Chidichimo, researcher in language sciences, journalist
• Nils Couturier, expert in languages - FLE, Language Center, University of Geneva
• Zeina Hakim, teaching and research assistant, University Institute of Teacher Training
• Olga Inkova, lecturer, Faculty of Letters
• Brigitte Mantilleri, journalist, UNIGE - LERU equality and diversity referent
• Claudia Ricci, lecturer, Institute of Language and Communication Sciences, University of Neuchâtel
• Federica Rossi, lecturer, Faculty of Letters and University Institute of Teacher Training
• Adriana Spiridon Perroud, teacher in professional training and adult educator

Direction and Coordination

• Direction: Dr. Olga Inkova, Faculty of Letters, University of Geneva
• Coordination: Alessia Alfieri, University of Geneva

Related Formations

• CAS - Techniques of Written Communication (2026)