Lectures; problem-solving exercises - student will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various business scenarios through French.
Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
E-Learning - It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials.
Self-Directed Independent Learning - the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim:
The module aims to develop the students’ written and oral expression in a professional context. This module aims to introduce LSP (language for specific purpose) in the students’ own fields of study. It aims to provide students with vocabulary/expression relevant to their chosen specialist area. The students will be introduced to more advanced grammar structures and written expression.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Analyse a job advertisement and accurately write a letter of application.
LO2
Summarise in his/her own words selected pieces of written/spoken French.
LO3
Demonstrate his/her interview skills through mock job interviews in the language.
LO4
Present and defend orally a specialized topic in their area of study.
LO5
Utilise a more extensive specialized vocabulary relevant to their particular area of study.
LO6
Display an accomplished understanding of French grammatical structures.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
1. General Language Skills:
Studying job advertisements; drafting and presenting a CV in French; writing a letter of application; summarising a variety of articles and texts; composing a short piece of writing on a current issue in France; business case studies and scenarios.
2. Oral and Listening Skills:
Presenting and defending orally a specialised topic; expressing opinion and judgement; talking about current affairs in France; understanding authentic speech; engaging in conversation; presenting a presentation (10 mins); role plays.
3. Grammar/Use of French:
Grammar topics studied should include: pluperfect; advanced expressions of time/logical reasoning; expressions of intent, opposition, restriction and concession.
4. Business and Commercial French:
Business vocabulary (from a range of departments and functions - personnel functions, production issues, marketing, purchasing, finance, insurance); writing up the minutes of a meeting; mock interviews (preparing and answering questions); idioms and expressions relating to business/work in French.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Oral Examination/Interview
French Oral Presentation/Interview
2,4,5,6
20.00
Sem 2 End
Other
Class-based assessments and assignments
1,2,3,4,5,6
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
End-of-Semester Final Examination
1,2,5,6
50.00
End-of-Semester
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