You are able to discuss familiar topics in everyday and working life. You are familiar with basic business terminology in the language. You have deepened your oral and writing skills toward working life needs. You are familiar with ordinary communication situations in business, such as presentations and customer service related situations. You are aware of the key business culture features of the language area. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2–B1.
Contents
review of the key structures of the language and introduction to more advanced structures
central vocabulary and structures for general business communication
writing skills for basic business texts
active participation in ordinary business communication situations
basic skills for presentations on business-related subjects
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
Contact sessions
If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. In such cases, evaluation on the 0-5 scale is based on a written test (weight 40 %), an oral test (weight 30 %) and a portfolio (weight 30 %). More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.
Learning materials
Course material in Moodle
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Prerequisites: French 1 and 2 or equivalent competence (10 credits of earlier studies).
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
Knowledge
Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills
Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
Competence
In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
Knowledge
Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills
Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
Competence
In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
Knowledge
Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills
Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
Competence
In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).