This module is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). (i) To increase students awareness of key issues in French business; (ii) to develop students linguistic knowledge of business communication in French; (iii) to build on students practical language skills acquired in first year; (iv) to further students understanding of advanced French syntax; (v) to extend students reading and analytical skills in the study of French literature and film.

This syllabus is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Lectures introduce students to the study of social, historical, linguistic and literary aspects of contemporary France. Themes presented this semester are: (i) the world of work and business in France; (ii) representations of French modernity in film and literature; (iii) French discourse genres. Tutorials explore these subjects and students reading and writing skills are improved through regular exercises. Oral and aural skills in French are stressed and they are developed through the discussion of a broad selection of contemporary oral and written texts from diverse media. A review of French grammar is carried out at a more advanced level.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - Critique concepts, ideas, texts, and cultural objects from a variety of sources: commercial, educational and literary. - Evaluate: arguments and discourses - Produce business related documents in French, such as CVs, letters of applications and business correspondence. - Identify and analyse the mechanisms and rhetorical devices used in the construction of images within the broader perspective of advertising (pictures, posters and internet advertisements) in the French language. - Write and speak French displaying practical and theoretical knowledge of the grammatical and phonological aspects of French covered since Semester 1 of the 1st year of the course. - Access and appropriate sources of information from the Web and elsewhere. - Speak and write in French in a way which demonstrates students' heightened grammatical awareness and their building upon competencies achieved in First Year through a study of selected grammatical topics.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - Communicate information and analysis clearly, correctly, concisely and completely in the spoken and written French language. - negotiate in diverse linguistic, cultural and commercia

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - Pronounce French in an accurate and consistent manner taking into account issues of language register.

On a weekly basis, the module consists of a 1 hour tutorial on French business and a 1 hour tutorial on French grammar and literature. In addition, there is a 1 hour French conversation class and also a 1 hour pronunciation class in a CALL laboratory.