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Identical coursesFrench 3 (B-KUL-HBA34C)
Baetens Maxim (coordinator) | Baetens Maxim | Cornelus Hannah (cooperator) Aims
a. Course rationale
In the global economy, the more languages you speak, the more opportunities you get for business. French is an important language in Western Europe and it opens doors in many African countries. Moreover, by learning the language you get to know another culture, which is also very important for professional negotiations.
In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:
8.g Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
10.b As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
11.f During a discussion or conversation, explains and defends a view on (business) economic problems.
Previous knowledge
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first: French 1 and French 2
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH95E : Inleidend Frans 3 (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00630 : Frans 3_1
Y00631 : Frans 3_2
HBH28A : Frans 3
HBA35C : French 3 (advanced)
HLH95A : Frans 3 (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
3 ects. French 3 (B-KUL-HBA34c)
FrenchFormat: Lecture
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First termBaetens Maxim | Cornelus Hannah (cooperator) Content
This course covers several aspects of Business French, amongst which (but not limited to): describing a product and a company, written and spoken formal communication (e-mail, answering a phone call), preparing for a job interview and organising a business trip.
During classes students make vocabulary and grammar exercises in order to prepare for communicative exercises. The vocabulary focuses more on economic and business contexts. Students will revise grammar and deepen their grammatical knowledge. New topics that can be covered in class are: degrees of comparison, conditional tense, expressions of quantity, relative pronouns, subjunctive mood, etc.
Course material
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Language of instruction: more information
The instruction language is French. All communication (mails, notices) is done in French. Some explanations will be given in English.
Format: more information
Our approach is a communicative one:
Business vocabulary and some useful grammar are covered to enable students to communicate in a French-speaking business context. Classes are interactive.
Students practice their knowledge in conversations, discussions and role-plays.
They are expected to participate actively in class and prepare written and oral exercises and tests.
Evaluation
Evaluation: French 3 (B-KUL-H74466)
Explanation
In principle, students are expected to take part in all classes.
* The final grade is a weighted score and consists of:
Written exam during the examination period (14/20):
· Written exam (14/20): mainly grammar and vocabulary, specific contents and mock exam can be found on TOLEDO. In multiple-choice questions no correction for guessing is applied.
Continuous assessment (6/20):
· Oral exam (6/20): Students give an oral presentation during the semester, which counts for the oral exam portion: contents on TOLEDO.
One mid-course optional test can be scheduled during the year.
* If the student does not participate in one of the partial evaluations, the final grade of the course will be NA (not attended) for the whole course.
Second exam opportunity:
•The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical as far as the "written exam" is concerned.
•There is however no second chance for the "continuous assessment" part.
Information about retaking exams
Second exam opportunity:
•The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical as far as the "written exam" is concerned.
•There is however no second chance for the "continuous assessment" part.