Module Identifier FR20310  
Module Title LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS 1  
Academic Year 2005/2006  
Co-ordinator Mr Kader Izri  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Mr Raphael F Gonggryp  
Pre-Requisite Intended mainly for MLBA or Single Honours students. (Normally) Eligibility for entry to Level 2 French.  
Co-Requisite FR20120 or FF20120,  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   12 contact hours  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours  60%
Semester Assessment Continuous Assessment: Exercises, business letters & reports, etc40%
Supplementary Exam 1 x 2 hour examination if continuous assessment submitted. 1 x 3 hour examination if no continuous assessment submitted100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be well based to continue with their study of this field during their year abroad, and ready to embark on the advanced course on the same subject during their fourth year.

Brief description

.An introduction to the rudiments of business language in French. Work will be based on (a) texts for translation (b) comprehension exercises on economic/political matters (c) a study of an important commercial area (e.g. the wine Industry) (d) students' presentations on an approved topic (e.g. the introduction of the euro).

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5