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PL20624: French written and oral communication in the business context

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2015/6
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 30%, EX 50%, OR 20%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 2 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 3 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 4 (CW 5%)
  • Coursework 6SL (CW 10%)
  • Oral Exam (OR 20%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:

* To develop more advanced skills in contemporary written communication with regard to techniques of summarisation, abstraction of argumentation and written report techniques and with reference to the subjects covered in the core and interface courses whilst maintaining a focus on the business dimension of written communication
* To develop receptive aural and communicative oral skills in business contexts.

Learning Outcomes:
The unit will familiarise students with written and oral/aural communication tasks appropriate to the world of business and management in France.

Skills:
Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in the target countries are developed in this unit.

Content:
Materials used in the course are drawn from across a range of socio-economic and business-oriented texts drawn from the French press, with reference also to English press material, and European Community and other documents. Exploitation of these texts is aimed at increasing student awareness of presentational differences of the same material, soundness and elaboration of arguments etc. Students are instructed in the drafting of commercial correspondence in addition to work on CVs and accompanying documentation. Specific exercises include: commercial correspondence; terminology and its application; language, style, development/elaboration of argumentation; specific grammatical problems.
Students are given specific assignments aimed at improving aural comprehension of spoken language, based on video and audio material relevant to the world of business and to the European business environment in particular. Oral and interpersonal communication skills are practised in various situations commonly experienced in the world of business, especially telephone skills, job interview techniques and presentation exercises.
Classes are conducted in French.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL20624 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

School of Management
  • UXXX-AYB05 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (French) with Year Abroad (Year 2)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2015/16.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.