This module is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To prepare students for study or work placement abroad taking place in semester 6. This is achieved: by developing studentsÆ knowledge of French for Specific Purposes by focusing on cultural aspects which will be encountered in and outside the workplace while residing in the target country by encouraging team-work and intercultural understanding via tandem learning with French speaking students.

This syllabus is set at B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The French for Business 5 module provides students with a platform to broaden and advance their experience of language learning. Language and culture are interwoven through the four distinct parts of the module. In the lecture on stereotypes, students are introduced to analytic tools (semiotic analysis, stereotypes and advertising strategies, film analysis, etc.) to study particular cultures and identities. In the tutorials, translation work on Newspaper articles is undertaken together with French students making them aware of the vital link between culture and language learning. In addition, students conduct research on a French company via the Internet (company website and other Internet sources) and complete a task based Internet project. Finally, students also work on case studies related to Business issues. This last component includes writing business correspondence with a contextualised grammar revision.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - identify various ways of appreciating culture and cultures - search for and appraise Internet-based Information

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - present and discuss -in French- aspects of contemporary French culture - negotiate in diverse linguistic and cultural context - structure and assess own learning independent of the lan

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: - use language flexibly and spontaneously for social, academic and professional purposes - produce clear and structured written work

Students will receive a one-hour lecture each week and will also attend three one-hour tutorial each week. Students will have experience of both a large group learning environment in their weekly lectures and also benefit from small group tutorial teaching -some taking place in the CALL lab. Students will also be engaged in active learning in and outside the classroom and will continue to develop semi autonomous language-learning strategies through a guided internet research project.