Students will apply their French to the professional situations in international affairs by engaging in authentic tasks that promote accountability, delegation, and division of work. In addition to familiarizing students with international affairs in francophone contexts, the course will cultivate skills in cross-cultural communication and single-issue advocacy.
Athena Title
French for Intl Affairs
Prerequisite
FREN 3010 or FREN 3010H
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will communicate effectively with a variety of francophone stakeholders at an Advanced-Low level.
Students will organize and interpret French-language documentation in the field of international relations.
Students will appraise and apply culturally appropriate negotiation strategies in the field of international relations.
Students will advocate and raise awareness to specific policy preferences in francophone contexts.
Topical Outline
Weeks 1-5: Professional communications for French in international affairs
Weeks 6-10: Negotiation and conflict-resolution in francophone contexts
Weeks 11-15: Informing about and advocating policies relative to francophone countries
