FJ0014 Intercultural preparation for study and work mobility in French-speaking countries

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Červenková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Hana Delalande (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marcela Poučová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marcela Poučová, Ph.D.
Department of French Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Department of French Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
Minimal knowledge of French at B1 level according to CEFR.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
- to introduce to the students the basic differences in various areas of life in French-speaking countries - to prepare students for various situations of everyday life and for possible intercultural misunderstandings and critical incidents - to develop intercultural communication competence, including French language competence
Learning outcomes
- be aware of the intercultural differences of one's own and the destination country - recognize intercultural misunderstanding and respond appropriately to them - be more open to other cultures - be linguistically prepared for various situations of everyday life at university or at work in French-speaking countries
Syllabus
  • Culture. Cultural differences.
  • Cultural shock. Cultural misunderstanding.
  • Intercultural competence development.
  • Studies at universities in France and French-speaking countries / work at French companies and institutions.
  • Practical information: traveling and accommodation.
  • Writing and taking exams in French at university / Writing at work: analyse, synthèse, commentaire composé, dissertation, compte rendu.
  • Group projects, cooperation and presentations.
  • Formal and informal communication with teachers and students at university in French / formal and informal interactions with colleagues during internships in French.
  • Life at university and student associations in France and French-speaking countries.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • MANGIANTE, Jean-Marc and François RAVIEZ. Réussir ses études littéraires en français. Grenoble: Presses universitaire de Grenoble, 2015, 224 pp. ISBN 978-2-7061-2283-5. info
  • Building cultural competence : innovative activities and models. Edited by Kate Berardo - Darla K. Deardorff - Fons Trompenaars. First edition. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus, 2012, xii, 388. ISBN 9781579228040. URL info
  • MANGIANTE, Jean-Marc and Chantal PARPETTE. Le français sur objectif universitaire. Grenoble: Presses universitaire de Grenoble, 2011. ISBN 978-2-7061-1633-9. info
    not specified
  • TALBOT, Éliane. Réussir son stage en milieu professionnel. Levallois-Perret: Groupe Studyrama, 2022. info
  • PARPETTE, Chantal and Julie STAUBER. Réussir ses études d'économie-gestion en français. Grenoble: Presses universitaire de Grenoble, 2014, 160 pp. ISBN 978-2-7061-1848-7. info
  • MURPHY-LEJEUNE, Elizabeth. L'étudiant européen voyageur, un nouvel étranger. Paris: Didier, 2013, 231 pp. ISBN 2-278-05270-5. info
  • DURAND, Béatrice and Stefanie NEUBART. Étudier en France et en Allemagne. Approche comparée des cultures universitaires. Presse universitaire de Septentrion, 2007. info
  • HOFSTEDE, Gert Jan, Paul PEDERSEN and Geert HOFSTEDE. Exploring culture : exerscises, stories and synthetic cultures. First published. London: Intercultural Press, 2002, xix, 234. ISBN 1877864900. info
Teaching methods
Presentations, group discussions, group projects, reflections.
Assessment methods
Attendance, activate participation in discussions, tasks, preparation and presentation of group projects.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: every week.
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