French Advanced 2Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Capability of understanding of written and spoken French as well as communication in everyday and more demanding situations in French language.

By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- communicate on a more advanced level in French about various subjects as actual themes incl. business topics
- develop further his courage to use his language skills in more advanced situations and on more difficult and abstract topics
- demonstrate his French skills in discussions with French persons and to participate actively
- understand and analyze articles from French publications dealing with actual business themes, resume them and explain them
- give a presentation on a general or business subject
- write basic business letters

Content

Grammar
French by reading actual articles
Understanding of written articles as well as business news from TV
Spoken communication through discussion in class and group or pair work
Understanding of written articles
Basic French business

Qualifications

or equivalent

Further information

Recommended reading:
Course material from different Sources
Grammar and reading will be given out

Teaching methods and student workload:
Lecturing and group works
Essay 9 h
Assignments 5
Individual research, reading 15 h
Self-study 30 h
Lectures 45 h

Assessment weighting and grading:
Examination: 30 %
Continuous assessment: 50 %
Assignments: 20%