French Business Environment - Study guide

Upon successful completion of the course, the student
understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
is able to talk about Finland in French
understands French and Finnish societies
is able to find information

French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) and French Business Communication 2 (FRE4LE202) or equivalent French studies.

French civilization
Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
Information retrieval
French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet

The student knows the French and Finnish societies somewhat and recognizes the main cultural differences. She/He has a limited capability to speak of Finland. She/He shows limited skills in understanding spoken and written news, and is only partly able to put into practice the skills acquired.

The student knows both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the main cultural differences which lead to different behavior in each culture, and is able to some extent to take into consideration perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing relevant intercultural aspects. The student shows good skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills  acquired.

The student knows well both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the cultural differences which leads to different behaviors in each culture, and is able to take into consideration these perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing excellent intercultural knowledge and awareness. The student shows excellent skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills acquired.

Period 3:
Mon 12.15 – 13.45 H4009
Thu 10.00 – 11.30 H4009
Period 4:
Mon 16.00 – 17.30 H4009
Wed 15.00 – 16.30 H4009

Upon successful completion of the course, the student

• understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
• is able to talk about Finland in French
• understands French and Finnish societies
• is able to find information
• has taken in the French terminology and concepts of business life.

• Web-pages
• Material provided by the teacher.

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

Pasila Campus

Written exam: Mon 16 May 16.00-18.00

English

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

15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

• French civilization • Oral presentations on Finnish civilization • Information retrieval • French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet • exercises for listening and reading comprehension

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

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LE6B
LS4B
LS6B
CONTACT
LE6A
EXCH

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.

Catherine Metivier

15 - 40

Written exam on French/Finnish cultures and Societies 100%
Oral presentation P/F
Assignments are done

SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

0.00 cr

H-5