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Business French


Course Description

French business and its environment. Topics will include the creation of a business, banking, economic geography, interviewing, letter writing, advertising, communications, import-export, politics, and the European Union. Given in French. Business students should check with their advisor for prerequisites.


Athena Title

Business French


Prerequisite

FREN 3010 or FREN 3010H


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will use terminology and concepts necessary to read and discuss business and economic publications in French.
  • Students will prepare materials and apply for jobs in French-speaking settings.
  • Students will conduct preliminary research using French-language sources towards developing a marketing strategy.
  • Students will formulate and present original ideas for a business venture in French.

Topical Outline

  • The course will use Affaires.com: Français professionnel (niveau B2-C1) or its equivalent
  • Economic actors
  • The enterprise as an entity
  • Human resources
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Professional correspondence
  • Profits, losses, and trends

Syllabus