French Business Communication 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

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Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a.Contact lessons, assignments and final exams OR
b.Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test OR
c.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. The evaluation is based on the final exams.

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

Périods 1 and 2:
Mon 10.00 - 11.30 H6204
Wed 10.00 - 11.30 H6204

Upon successful completion of the course, the student
knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
understands some basics of Business French
is able to have small-talks in ordinary situations
can use various sources of information related to French language and society
is aware of cultural differences

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 Business vocabulary: Wed 13 November (30 minutes)
B) Written exam : Wed 4 décember 10.00 - 11.30
C) Oral exam during week 49

Internationality

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

Learning assignments

French Grammar
Oral exercises
Basics of Business French vocabulary and concepts
Intercultural topics

Assessment methods

Test on Business Vocabulary P/F
Written exam in grammar, vocabulary and intercultural skills 60%
Oral exam 40%
Assignments are done