French Business Communication 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

More information available on Moodle

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.

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.

Teaching methods and instruction

Périod 1:
Tue 12.00 - 13.30 H4015
Thu 14.00 - 15.30 H6204
Périod 2:
Tue 12.00 - 13.30 H4015
Thu 14.00 - 15.30 H4015

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

Working life connections

The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

A) Exam on and concepts of the French economy and business life: Thu 11 November (30 minutes)
B) Written exam/Business documents: Thu 9 December 14.00-16.00
C) Oral exam (telephone communication) during weeks 49 and 50

Internationality

The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

Completion alternatives

1) Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test
One alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.
2) Recognition of prior learning
A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

Learning assignments

• vocabulary and concepts of the French economy and business life
• Case studies and information retrieval
• Business and PR-letters
• invitations and programmes layout
• Practice of telephone conversation
• Intercultural awareness

Assessment methods

Vocabulary test on French working environment and business life P/F
Written exam for Business letters and documents 60 %
Oral examination (telephone conversation) 40%
Assignments are done