Module Code - Title:

FR4924 - FRENCH FOR BUSINESS 4A

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

0

Lab

1

Tutorial

3

Other

2

Private

4

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To extend within a French business context students reading, speaking, writing and listening skills already practised in the previous terms of university study. This is achieved: by revising and increasing students' knowledge of French vocabulary and grammar by familiarizing them with new aspects of French society and culture by introducing students to Business French relevant to their future professional needs

Syllabus:

This syllabus is set at B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The French for Business 4 module provides students with the space to expand their knowledge and language skills. Using authentic material, students are asked to perform in a simulated business environment a variety of tasks encountered in specific situations -Focus area: Corporate culture (workers and their workplace, internal communication, time management). In addition students make short oral presentations in the target language on selected French social/ cultural issues. Students also study a literary text related to the area of study currently "Les mains sales" by Jean-Paul Sartre.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: - recognize and appreciate various aspects of the French corporate culture - extrapolate and transfer concepts and themes from a literary text to observations about society and humanity

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: - prepare and deliver effective classroom and one to one oral presentations - evaluate their language progress and identify priorities

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: - express in the target language- opinions of a more abstract nature - use a range of grammatical structures and formulaic expressions in their oral and written production

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

This module consists of one hour conversation class, a two hour tutorial, and one hour in the language laboratory. Students benefit from a wide and appropriate range of teaching and learning approaches, with an emphasis on small group tuition and interactive learning. All four language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, are equally stressed in this module.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Karnas, G. (2002) Psychologie du travail , PUF

Sartre, J.P. (1992) Les mains sales , Folio

Other Relevant Texts:

Hachette (1997) Oxford hachette Dictionary , OUP

Hawkins,R.&Towell,R. (2001) French grammar and usage , Arnold

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

Cliona.Hensey@ul.ie