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LL250-30 French for Business 1

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Claude Tregoat
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Prerequisite: prior knowledge of French

  • B2.1 of CEFR (to be finalised at diagnostic interview)
  • or a high grade at A-level
  • or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
  • or Language Centre French 4 or Intermediate Accelerated
  • or equivalent

This module is the equivalent of a level 5 module in French at the Language Centre.
It will strengthen reading and writing skills and reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the French language. It will focus on understanding French social, economic and political issues to enable students to engage with native speakers when visiting a French-speaking country and/or in a French speaking work environment.

Successful completion of French for Business 1 qualifies students to progress to a level 6 module (e.g. French for Business 2, French language through Films, French through Translation.)

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Module aims

To communicate effectively in situations ranging from informal conversation to a formal interview or presentation
To write essays and formal, transactional, non personal emails in French
To read and understand business-related texts
To facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
To develop strategies to work independently on an open-ended project.
To develop strategies to communicate some information coherently and effectively to a specific audience within an open-ended project.
To work towards B2.2 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference).

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 in French.
Themes - Activities will be centred on texts and audio-visual material focusing on such themes as: l'éducation supérieure, le monde du travail, les 30 glorieuses et les 40 désastreuses, politique économique, la France dans le monde, consommation et révolution du capitalisme, politique et institutions, les nouvelles technologies dans l'entreprise, films à dimension sociale.
Grammar - Consolidation of major elements, such as: gender, all tenses, hypotheses, passive voice, direct & indirect object pronouns, relative pronouns, conjunctions.

Learning outcomes

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

  • consolidate and expand grammatical and syntactical competence
  • read and understand a variety of articles and business-related texts
  • expand and use business terminology
  • gain experience in interacting with fluency and spontaneity to be able to take part in discussions
  • write formal, transactional and analytical texts on business topics
  • further awareness and appreciation of French economic activity, social issues, history and culture
  • demonstrate strategies to work independently on an open-ended project
  • demonstrate strategies to communicate some information coherently and effectively to a specific audience within an open-ended project

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
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view
Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis
Organisational skills: independent work, time management
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others
Digital skills: online tools, online collaboration

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 210 hours (70%)
Assessment 27 hours (9%)
Total 300 hours

Private study description

work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A1
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Independent project 25% 20 hours Yes (extension)

Students must complete a project related to topics studied in class and present the information and results coherently and effectively.
The duration below is indicative.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Integrated Reading/Writing test 25% 4 hours No

Integrated Reading/Writing test
The duration below is indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking test.
The duration below is indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 2 hours No

Test to monitor progress in term 1
The duration below is indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

Pre-requisites

Prior knowledge of French:

  • B2.1 of CEFR (to be finalised at diagnostic interview)
  • or a high grade at A-level
  • or equivalent in International Baccalaureate
  • or Language Centre French 4 or Intermediate Accelerated
  • or equivalent

Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 3 of ULNA-R9LA Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (3-year)
  • Year 4 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 4 of UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
  • Year 5 of UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
  • Year 5 of UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)

This module is Option list G for:

  • UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    • Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
    • Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)