French 8Laajuus (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 analyse 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
- Business letters (offers, orders, claims)

Qualifications

French 7 / level of B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance:  showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination