Introductory description

Prerequisite - Prior knowledge of French:

• approximately C1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference for Languages)
• or advanced knowledge of French, i.e. a good A level or equivalent + 2 years of further study
• successful completion of Language Centre level 6 equivalent module (e.g. French for Business 2, French through Translation, French Language through Films)
• or equivalent

This module is the equivalent of a level 7 module in French at the Language Centre.
This module is designed to help students maximise fluency and accuracy in written and oral French to operate effectively in professional contexts.
The module is built around the production of a business plan. It enables students to identify key stages in a project, develop critical and analytical skills, and apply linguistic, socio-cultural awareness and research skills to their own project.

This is the highest level you can study at the Language Centre.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The module is:

• taught entirely in French
• organised around drafting a Business Plan for a project in France
• skill-based and draws on a variety of media, to enable students to build and increase business knowledge and related language skills.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of economic and social factors affecting business in France.
• Apply high critical analytical, linguistic, socio-cultural and business awareness to develop a project and solve problems in French.
• Handle a wide range of authentic materials in French.
• Use specialist lexis and syntax to understand and produce spoken and written language appropriate for a wide range of practical tasks rooted in the business context accurately and fluently.
• Respond to questions and comments fluently, spontaneously and convincingly.

Research element

Researching and analysing documents and practices on a variety of topics related to business.

Interdisciplinary

WBS
Warwick Enterprise

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in French
Reflect critically on own work
Using appropriate resources (linguistic or technological) to produce accurate written assignments
Research and analyse documents on a variety of topics related to business
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Intellectual skills: criticism, analysis, synthesis, problem-solving
Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, pitching, defending one’s point of view
Organisational skills: independent work, time management, project management, initiative and resourcefulness
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others