French for Business

Catalog description

Business French is an upper-level course with a focus on the economic life of France and other Francophone countries. In this course, students will enhance their comprehension and communications skills through oral and written activities in the context of authentic situations of negotiations as related to the economic structures and the business organization of Francophone countries. Some examples of themes covered are negotiations in the professional world, economics, social rights, finance, and business and commercial contexts. Finally, whenever possible, the course will be complemented by cultural exchanges in conjunction with programs featured by the French Consulate in Chicago and/or internships in French-speaking companies in the region or abroad. Counts for CAS Global & Cultural Diversity Requirement. This course prepares students for the French for Professions Diploma (DFP, Diplômes de Français Professionnel) in Business offered by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. Students may undertake the DFP on a voluntary basis. Students must pay a nominal fee for certification testing. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course. Prereq: FRCH 202 or equivalent.