Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C40FJ
2. Course
Title
French Proficiency for Business 2
3. SCQF 10
4. Credits
Level
6. Course
Ms Fanny Chouc
Co-ordinator
15
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1.
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
8. Pre-requisites
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
C40IF
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
MA (Hons) in International Management & Languages (IML)
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
Case Studies
To enable students to operate in realistic business situations requiring a professional level of linguistic competence in French.
Skills acquired include:
The ability to interpret in face-to-face negotiation;
The ability to analyse and synthesise data from written or oral sources (working both in French and in English);
The ability to argue a case in both oral and written form (in French and English)
Business and Society in France
To achieve detailed knowledge of issues and concepts pertaining to the relationship between business and society in contemporary France (as well as an awareness of
these issues in Latin America).
To equip students with the linguistic resources necessary to discuss complex ideas and concepts in French.
To achieve thorough understanding of the impact which a country’s specificity has on the business culture and practice of that country
To enable students to develop their ideas and strengthen their understanding of this subjects by:
a) Making powerpoint presentations on selected topics
b) Writing extended essays which require research
To foster the students’ ability to make an effective and persuasive presentation
To develop their capacity to produce a coherent and well expressed argument in academic, correct French
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Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
16. Syllabus
Case Studies
The Business Case Studies are based on sets of integrated materials and adopt a task based approach to the acquisition of a wide range of oral/written language skills.
Business and Society in France
Classes are conducted in French. A number topics which examine the interconnection between ‘business’ and ‘society’ are studied. These include:
 France’s technological deficit
 The primary sector in France
 French regions and their corresponding business communities
 French investment in Latin America
 Sustainable development and economic growth: the French case
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Skills
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the relationship between business and society in France.
Demonstrate critical understanding of the main concepts and principles relating to business and society.
Critically review and consolidate knowledge, skills and practices and thinking relating to the relationship between business and society.
Develop the principal skills and practices associated with business situations requiring an advanced level of linguistic competence
Divide attention (multi-tasking).
Develop a critical understanding of intercultural and interlingual issues.
Address an audience in an appropriate manner.
Manage face-to-face interaction.
Develop a high level of competence as regards the production of text, both in French and in English
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Critically identify, define, conceptualise, and analyse complex/professional level problems and issues.
Offer professional level insights, interpretations and solutions to problems and issues.
Draw on knowledge of French business and culture for comparative purposes
Demonstrate some originality and creativity in dealing with professional level issues.
Exercise autonomy and initiative in the execution of all tasks set
Work effectively under guidance with peers and with qualified practitioners.
Make judgements as to the selection of appropriate data, or where data/information is limited or comes from a range of sources.
Make formal presentations (written and oral) about specialised topics
Use a range of software to support and enhance work at this level
18. Assessment Methods
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Exam and Continuous Assessment
Case Studies: a) Written exam
b) Oral exam
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
3 hours 30 minutes
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
60% of
synoptic
course
Date of Approval by
School Committee
C40IF1
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Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
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Diet(s)