Module Information
Module Identifier
FR30310
Module Title
The Language of Business and Current Affairs
Academic Year
2023/2024
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
Intended mainly for MLBA or Single Honours students.
Pre-Requisite
(Normally) Eligibility for entry to Level 3 French
Co-Requisite
Reading List
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written Written assessment 1: Creative assessment 1500 Words | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Written In-class test 40 Minutes | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral Oral presentation 15 Minutes | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written Written assessment 1: Creative assessment 1500 Words | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Oral Oral presentation 15 Minutes | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written In-class test 40 Minutes | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be well adapted to a career in the French commercial world.
Translate selected unseen passages in class
Prepare passages for translation and discussion in class
Demonstrate active command of business French Language
Verbal communication, organisation, research, knowledge of field
Written communication, organisation, research, knowledge of field
Brief description
Translation, composition and comprehension of texts involving the use of the contemporary French language used in the world
of business and current affairs.
For the oral presentation element, students will be asked to form themselves into groups no larger than 4. They will be asked to research particular topics and then to present their findings, in French, in class. Each member of the group will be expected to conduct research and to participate in the oral presentation.
Students will be set such tasks as reporting on the economic policies of one particular political party in France; or on a multinational company; or on a Societe Anonyme in France; or on the impact and importance of one company or a particular industry on a French region.
of business and current affairs.
For the oral presentation element, students will be asked to form themselves into groups no larger than 4. They will be asked to research particular topics and then to present their findings, in French, in class. Each member of the group will be expected to conduct research and to participate in the oral presentation.
Students will be set such tasks as reporting on the economic policies of one particular political party in France; or on a multinational company; or on a Societe Anonyme in France; or on the impact and importance of one company or a particular industry on a French region.
Content
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Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | Translation skills and Written skills in the target language. Translation skills Spanish into English/Welsh |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6