Studying at York
French at work - LFA00212L
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Module co-ordinator: Ms. Geraldine Enjelvin
- Credit value: Information currently unavailable
- Credit level: LFA
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This course is designed for students with a B1 Level (GCSE grade C or equivalent) or higher in French who want to develop their vocational language competences and their intercultural communication skills in the world of work.
Class activities will include group work as well as role-play interactions.
Teaching will run for 8 weeks, two hours per week and is also open to University staff and members of the public.
Related modules
Entry requirement/prerequisite
Intermediate French (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
Through the study of authentic materials and real-life scenarios, students will gain the confidence to successfully navigate a range of professional interactions in France and some French-speaking countries.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
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Use a variety of business and management-related terminology, as well as more refined grammatical and syntactical structures in French;
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Communicate effectively in a range of business and professional situations in the French-speaking world by being able to recognise cultural variations in communication styles
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Demonstrate critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills through task-based activities (i.e., role plays, group work, presentations, etc.)
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Develop a higher degree of intercultural awareness and intercultural communicative competence that will allow them to thrive in an international context
Module content
Key topics to be covered:
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Personal introductions within business situations;
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Culture and work practices in France and some francophone countries;
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Writing CVs, applications and cover letters;
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Job interviews;
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Dealing with customers:
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in presence;
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on the phone;
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in writing;
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Running effective meetings;
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Presenting products
Teaching method
A communicative approach will be used throughout the course with an emphasis on speaking in real-life situations. It will be delivered in small groups, of no more than 15 students. There is no final examination.
Teaching activities will be based on flipped teaching practices to provide a more efficient use of class time promoting active learning and, at the same time, supporting students’ individual learning needs.
Materials will be provided by the module convenor.
Time commitment
In addition to the classes, students will be expected to complete approximately 1 hour of preparatory material (e.g., revision of vocabulary or audiovisual materials, reading a topic-specific article etc.) in advance of the classes as well as 1 hour of homework to complete, mainly for consolidation purposes.
Evaluation and certification
There is no formal evaluation; however, a certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who complete the course.
Indicative assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental - attendance requirement Attendance requirement |
N/A | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Pass/fail
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Students will receive weekly feedback (written and verbal) on work they produce (in class and as homework) to help them understand their progress and how to improve their language and communication skills.
Indicative reading
N/A