French B1 (Language for Specific Purposes-Business)

22B1609

Bachelor

French

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The module leads to further development of skills at the B2 Niveau of the Common European Framework of References for languages. The course enables an independent language application in day-to-day, work-related and academic settings.

In order to ensure that students can present themselves more confidently in academic and professional situations, they must achieve an appropriate level of proficiency in French. Therefore, the main goal of this module is to prepare students for university studies and/or careers in the business and management world where French is spoken or used as a business language.

The module focuses on enhancing the participants' ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts by practicing and refining the core skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

The focus of this module is on specialized language training, which serves to ensure confident handling of specific professional contexts.

• Lectures, analysis and discussion of chosen subject articles from study books and specialized newspapers in the language;
• Development and reinforcement of specialized terminology;
• Oral and written application of the language on various subjects (e.g., business correspondence);
• Discussions and short presentations;
• Case studies about the modules' specialized themes;
• Review of grammatical and idiomatic structures in a professional context;
• Reading and listening comprehension strategies.

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

The hours spent during instructor-led learning count as class hours.

• Portfolio exam

The Portfolio-Exam is composed of 100 points divided amongst written work sample, a 1-hour exam, a presentation, and an oral exam. The written work sample accounts for 20 points, the one-hour exam accounts for 30 points, and the presentation and oral exam each account for 25 points.

Exam: please refer to the current study structure

Written work sample in the context of the portfolio-exam: ca. 1-2 pages

Presentation in the context of the portfolio-exam: ca. 10 - 15 minutes

Oral exam in the context of the portfolio-exam: please refer to the general guidelines of the exam regulations

The precise requirements will be presented within the respective courses.

Prior knowledge at the A2 level (either by completing the preceding modules or through appropriate placement within the proficiency test).

Students develop a wide and integrated understanding of the language. They will be able to contextualize and apply subject terminology. They can provide nuanced descriptions and critical opinions on authetic texts about ecconomic and societal topics of France.

Knowledge of professional vocabulary will be expanded upon. Other than that, increasingly complex grammatical, syntactic, and idiomatic structures will ensure for ever growing confidence when utilizing the language in professional contexts.

Students are capable of discussing and reflecting on current events, economic players and trends, and their interconnections. Furthermore, students deepen their knowledge and understanding of cultural particularities of the french-speaking world, both in everyday conversations as well as in professional contexts.

• Students can differentiate and utilize professional terms in the language;
• They are capable of relatively independently understanding academic contexts, as well as writing texts and business letters;
• Students can create a french CV for applications and are capable of successfully participating in an interview;
• Students are enabled to lead and participate in discussions by learning how to explain, justify, and defend their own opinions, point of view, and plans, whilst also being able to respond to opposing viewpoints;
• They are able to prepare and deliver subject-specific presentations.

Students are capable of independently researching, analyzing and presenting specific themes of societal relevance. (for example, macro- and microeconomics)

Students are capable of utilizing the foreign language relatively confidently in both professional and academic contexts. They can respond to follow-up questions (on professional topics), lead a discussion and take part in a team discussion.

By learning cultural characteristics of the respective language and applying an expanded vocabulary, students become capable of communicating appropriately. They develop a sensibility for the connections between language and culture, which enables better intercultural communication.

Students are familiar with professional (economic) terminology and case studies in the business context. They have a very good assessment of their own language abilities and know how to further develop their language skills if needed.

The students develop a very good understanding of technical literature and are thereby prepared for future participation in international conferences. The acquired skills prepare the students for taking on future leadership positions.

The module French B1 builds upon the preceding module of French A2, where the knowledge and skills found under the "Recommended Prerequisites" section are developed.

Additionally, the module prepares students for the subsequent module of French B2. (Business French)

• Business Law, LL.B.

• International Business and Management, B.A.

• Public Management, B.A.

• Business Management in the Health Sector, B.A.

• International Management, B.A.

• Business Administration and Management, B.A.

• Rath, Marion Ida

• Rath, Marion Ida