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2014 - 2015
Terms C and D
Elective: foreign language
Training course
Programme leader: Kaat Biesemans-Hoogewijs
Business French 1
Propedeuse (EN)
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Course Description
Course Goals and Learning Objectives
Place in the Curriculum and Related Courses
Study Burden
Pre-requisites
Exemption Possibilities
Competencies
Didactic Forms
Assessment
Course Material and Literature
Course Evaluation
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1 Course Description
French is the official and/ or native language for more than 110 million people in Europe, Africa
and North America. French is a leading language in international fashion, luxury and gastronomy.
Besides, French is an important standard in international public affairs and diplomacy (EU, United
Nations in Geneva, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, ) When doing business with
companies in French speaking regions, knowledge of the French language is essential since a lot
of people do not speak English fluently. Moreover it is highly appreciated if you understand and
speak French, it is an outstanding way to show respect for your business partners, their culture
and traditions.
This course offers you a basic knowledge of Business French (A2 level), preparing you partially for
an internship or study abroad in a French speaking region. All skills (reading, writing, speaking
and listening) will be practiced on a basic level for day-to-day and business situations, although
during the lectures most of the time is spent on speaking and listening.
Apart from the language, you will learn more about French culture.
4 Study Burden
5 EC = 5 x 28 hours = 140 hours
Lectures 14 weeks, 180 min per week
Preparation for lectures (reading + word bank + Testezvous)
14 lectures, 1 h per lecture
Workbook exercises (3h per unit, 6 units)
Entranement au DELF PRO A2
2 * 3h
Portfolio professionnel
PF1 mon emploi du temps
PF2 prsentation dun site commercial
PF3 mail : mon nouvel appartement
PF4 prsentation : notre entreprise, notre organigramme,
notre produit
PF5 rgles thiques
PF6 notre site
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5 Pre-requisites
You have a basic knowledge of French: master French at at least A1 level of the CEF, for all
language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking in public and spoken interaction.
6 Exemption Possibilities
All exemptions must go through the Exam Board. Exemption is only possible with
- DFPA2 certificate from CCIP in Paris
- DELF Pro A2 certificate form a certified center (Institut Franais e.g.)
7 Competencies
This course contributes to the development of the following competencies:
I.2 Intercultural competency (level 1)
- The student is aware of cultural differences, can indicate if different behaviour could be
based on difference in cultural background, shows interest in the cultural background of
others and is aware of basic elements of his own cultural background.
IV.2 Co-operation (level 2)
The ability to initiate co-operation with others, to ask for input of team members, to
exchange information/ knowledge and ideas with them and the ability to actively inquire
whether he can be of help for the group.
The ability to elaborate on the input of others and to keep working on achieving a situation
that is profitable both for the group and himself.
IV.3 Business communication
- The ability to express himself at a basic level in a foreign language: A2 of the CEF
V.5 Planning and organising (level 1)
- The ability to make a realistic and effective planning of his own activities.
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8 Didactic Forms
Learning a language is not easy, it takes effort and time and most of all perseverance. You might
remember it took you several years of ups and downs to master your mother tongue? It will cost
you a similar amount of effort and time to master a second (or third/ fourth/ ) language. But the
good thing is it will also provide you a lot of fun and satisfaction. So do not give up too easily!
For this course YOU WILL DO THE HARD WORK.
You will have to:
- look up the words you dont understand or might have forgotten, this way you construct your own
word bank
- study and actively use new words and expressions
- do your homework, prepare each lecture thoroughly: practice listening, writing and reading skills
with the help of the workbook Objectif Express 1 cahier dactivits
- open your mouth and dare speak French during the lectures
- be active during the role plays and conversations in class
- ask for clarification if you need it
- invest time (a lot: 140 hours or more!) in this new language.
But your lecturer will be there to help you:
- to explain things (several times if needed)
- to motivate and encourage you
- to give you feedback on your progress
- to recommend extra exercises
- to draw your attention to specific (cultural) conventions
- to provide you with sample solutions
- to guide you through the book and the exercises
- to improve your pronunciation
- to make you aware of (repetitive) mistakes
- to give clear instructions
- to assess your speaking and writing skills
9 Assessment
Type of Assessment
Written exam 1
Written exam 2
Weighing
50%
50%
Min. Mark
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Written exam 1
In the exam period of term C you will do a written test about Units 5-6-7 of Objectif Express 1
nouvelle dition A1- A2
You will be tested on the following competencies:
- ask and give information about daily activities
- talk/write about events in the past (how/ when/ why things happened)
- write about company (organization chart, history, activities, )
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WORKBOOK ( Required )
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Course Evaluation
Evaluation of the course will take place in class at the end of the term. The course will also be
evaluated by FEM management and by a student panel.
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