Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU10115 French business environment 1: economic & industrial environment |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 33%, ES 67% |
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Aims: To introduce students to the economic contexts in which firms operate in France, to analyse the causes of economic growth and industrial development in the post-war period, to present key concepts from the literature and develop analytical skills, to introduce students to the language of the French business environment.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to: * demonstrate understanding of the economic contexts in which firms operate in France; * analyse the causes of economic growth and industrial development in the post-war period; * present key concepts form the literature and demonstrate analytical skills; * to show knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the French economic and business environment in written and spoken French. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork, and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Language skills are developed in this unit. Content: Causes of economic growth and development in the post-war period (1945-1973); reasons for recession and structural change in the 1970s; analysis of economic performance and public policies from the 1980s to the present time; role of industrial policy: nationalisation and privatisation; foreign trade policies. The unit is taught in French. |