ROMIIB102 Professional French

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Stéphanie Maria O. Dufond (lecturer)
Mgr. Jéróme Vives (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
The optional course « French as professional language » was created for students of the Faculty of Philosophy. B2 level in current French is required. No e-learning allowed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The optional course « French as professional language » is implemented by the Masaryk University in partnership with IBM CIC Brno and the French Institute of Prague. Its main goal is to make students discover a pragmatic French language used in the everyday life in a French environment. The course lasts during the autumn term of the academic year 2018/2019 (12 sessions, 90 minutes each). Two types of courses: -9 language sessions specialized in “Professional French” -3 practical workshops relating to soft and hard skills needed in IT services environment This optional course will continue during the second term of the academic year 2018/2019. Only students who successfully passed the exam during first term will be accepted to the course proposed in Spring term 2019.
Learning outcomes
• Be able to interact in a professional environment (interview, discussions with professionals etc.) • Be able to participate in a debate and to present a precise and structured opinion on a professional topic • Develop new skills in redaction of professional documents • Acquire technics to write a proper CV and cover letter in French • Acquire sociocultural knowledge to evolve in a French-speaking business environment • Acquire knowledge and skills in 3 fields: corporate culture, processes in service environment, client relationship management
Syllabus
  • This option « French as professional language » is implemented by the Masaryk University in partnership with IBM Delivery Center Brno and the French Institute of Prague. Its main goal is to make students discover a pragmatic French language used in the everyday life in a French environment. Two types of courses are proposed: -language courses specialized in “Professional French”. In total 9 workshops during the semester. -practical courses about the three topics indicated above. In total 3 sessions during the semester.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Affaires.com: français professionnel. Paris: CLE International, 2017, 144 pp. 3e édition. ISBN 978-2-09-038682-0. info
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Français.com : méthode de français professionnel et des affaires : niveau intermédiaire. 2ᵉ édition. [Paris]: Cle International, 2011, 101 stran. ISBN 9782090380392. info
  • BLOOMFIELD, Anatole and Béatrice TAUZIN. Affaires a suivre : cours de français professionnel de niveau intermédiaire. Paris: Hachette, 2001, 192 s. ISBN 2011551641. info
Teaching methods
French courses: Students should prepare each session with the handbook Affaires.com (provided by IBM). They should be able to use their knowledge during the workshop (simulations of professional situations). Other courses: Each session will start with a dynamic presentation of the topic by the workshop leader. Each topic will be discussed and followed by practical applications and simulations of professional situations.
Assessment methods
French courses: One written exam at the end of the semester. One oral exam at the end of the semester (job interview). Practical workshops: One oral exam will be organized at the end of the semester: the student will pick one question relating to treated subjects; she/he will have 10 minutes preparation and 10 minutes to reply to the question in front of the jury. Students should successfully pass finale exams to enroll in the second semester of this course.
Language of instruction
French
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017.
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