French-speaking Market and Culture Studies (5cr)

Intro

Come and have a pre-taste of French and France! Language skills combined with knowledge of culture and market will help you to do business abroad.
In this course you will:
- become acquainted with French-speaking countries and their markets
- learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations.

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion, the student has achieved an orientation to the target-language speaking market and culture and is able to:
- recognize the characteristics of the language (its sound system, background, reach, etc.) and use some basic words and phrases in the target language
- acquire intercultural communication skills of the French-culture
- understand the basics of the business culture
- demonstrate some awareness of the market (history, politics, economy)
- explore the complexity of the business environment.

Contents

- foretaste of the French-language (background, alphabet, pronunciation)
- basic words and phrases in the target language
- culture of the area (dos and don’ts)
- business culture (how to survive in the area)
- market (geography, history, politics, economy)
- business environment

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE
If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL):
http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study.
Work & Study Concept

Learning materials

Teacher's material, in Moodle.

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No prerequisite course required

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the French- speaking market. S/he is able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts. ?

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the French-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the French-language context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. S/he able to communicate in a few basic situations in the French-language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts. ?