Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
understands the French working environment and business life
understands the concepts linked to French business life
understands cultural differences and can implement this knowledge into practical situations.
knows basics of PR-french
is able to write more demanding Business documents
knows how to find information about enterprises
Contents
French Grammar
Vocabulary and concepts of the French economy and business life
Business and PR-letters
Invitations
Practice of telephone conversation
Intercultural awareness
Case studies and information retrieval
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
a.Contact lessons, assignments and final exams OR
b.Independent studies OR
c.Recognising and validating prior learning (RPL)
Student might show its expertise just by attending the final exam. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins.
Learning materials
Grammaire progressive du français avec 680 exercices, nouvelle édition – niveau intermédiaire, Maïa Grégoire, Odile Thiévenaz, CLE international
Web-pages
Material provided by the teacher.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) or equivalent Basic French studies and Business French Vocabulary
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student has limited skills in written and spoken business communication and manages short and simple professional conversations by phone. She/he has limited understanding of the French working environment. She/he knows only the basics of French Business and PR Communication and needs support to write Business and PR documents.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student has good skills in written and spoken business communication and manages a professional conversation by phone. She/he has a good command of key concepts in Business French and understands to some extend the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can in certain cases write Business and PR documents independently and successfully.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has strong skills in written and spoken business communication and is fully capable of maintaining a professional conversation by phone. She/he has an excellent command of key concepts in Business French and understands fully the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can write Business and PR documents independently and successfully.