FRENCH
 
Lectured in 2nd year Business managementSection accountancy - tax law
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction French
Lecturer Martine PIETTE
Reference RGBBRA02A00974
 
Key words
French

Objectives
  • correct professional communication (oral and written) in business-related situations
  • extension of elementary vocabulary so as to include economic and business terminology
  • the ability a) to analyse texts and/or articles on business topics; b) to reproduce the content of such texts; c) to integrate and apply actively the vocabulary typical of such texts
  • creative handling of sources of information


Topics
  • discussion of authentic economic texts and articles
  • recapitulation of grammatical structures
  • in addition conversations in simulated and real profession-oriented situations will stimulate the students' formulating skill


Prerequisites
  • basic knowledge of first-year subject matter
  • communicative attitude


Final Objectives
cp. objectives and topics

Materials used
  • Students receive photocopies. They are expected to take notes during lectures.
  • Complementary material will be provided (e.g. handbook).


Study costs
  • photocopies: at the current copy price as stated by Hogeschool Gent
  • handbook: at the current market price


Study guidance
Students' questions will be answered by the lecturer.
Email contact possible.

Teaching Methods
  • students will be invited to practise frequently; the theoretical basis which should familiarize them with concepts and terminology of both everyday and technical language, will be imparted through contextual situations.
  • students will attend lectures and participate in instructive talks (question-answer, skimming and scanning of texts, translations, oral expression)
  • individual work such as preparation of translations, role-playing and finding information.


Assessment
  • First exam session: 50 % written exam and 50 % permanent assessment
  • Second exam session: 100 % written exam
  • Examination Board Flemish Community:
    first and second exam session: 100 % written exam


Lecturer(s)