Key words
French, IWETO-code: H460 French Language and Literature
Objectives
Ability to analyse texts and articles in the field of business and ability to represent the content of it.
Ability to apply and integrate the vocabulary of those texts actively.
Ability to express oneself correctly both orally as in writing in both professional situations as in the search for a job.
Ability to handle sources of information in a creative way.
Topics
Authentic economy-oriented texts and vocabulary about job-related themes.
Supplementary grammatical structures are repeated.
Communication:- In writing: aimed at applying for a job
- Orally: interview for a position and conversation in job-related situations
Prerequisites
Having a thorough command of the basic competences in the French language.Willingness to communicate.
Final Objectives
Knowledge
General:
Job-related (specific):- Knowledge of the French terminology in the field of profession concerning finances, insurances and applying for a job
- Knowledge of the carriers of information and instances that collect information: libraries, multimedia
- Knowledge of the technical terminology
- Knowledge of the French language in order to train oneself in the professional literature and being able to communicate with clients and co-workers
Skills
General:- Practical mastering of the French language
Job-related (general):- Organising (analysing, outlining and drawing up a hierarchy) of information
- Making knowledge ready-to-use and spreading it (multilingual communication)
- Ability to correct oneself correctly
Job-related (specific):- Being communicative towards clients and co-workers
Attitudes
General:- Being creative
- Client-oriented
Job-related (general):- Communication-oriented
- Assertiveness
Job-related (specific):- Willingness to establish contact with clients and co-workers
Materials used
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Own syllabus (available at the service for courses), a good translating dictionary (French-Dutch and Dutch-French) is necessary; specialised reference books are available in the library of the department.
Study costs
Syllabus at the unit price determined under Hogeschool rules.
Study guidance
Feedback after exam
Teaching Methods
Doctrinal talk (question-and-answer) and seminars (exercises to be done either individually or in group); independent work: preparing translations, drawing up a C.V and letter of application, preparing an interview for a position, presentation of text.
Assessment
- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% continuous assessment
- Second exam session: 70% written exam and 30% oral exam
Students only enrolled for taking the exams:- First exam session: 70% written exam and 30% individual assignment
- Second exam session: 70% written exam and 30% oral exam
Lecturer(s)
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