Business French 1Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The students manage in business and work related communication situations, master the vocabulary appropriate for these situations, and communicate efficiently.

Content

The online parts of the course include business communication situations such as a company’s internal communication, receiving guests, company and product presentations, telephone conversations and e-mail communication. The contact lessons focus on listening comprehension, oral expression, and pronunciation.

Qualifications

French 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives on a satisfactory level. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are limited compared to the content of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives on a good level, but some aspects of the student’s skills and knowledge still require further attention. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are good with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are strong with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.

Further information

This online course includes five contact lessons: introduction, three regular lessons, and an examination. Between the contact lessons the students are expected to complete online exercises, some of which are commented on immediately while the others are submitted to the lecturer.