INGE1353 - French 3
KU Leuven Campus Brussel
Credits :
3
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 52 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
French
Learning outcomes :
a. Course rationale In the global economy, the more languages you speak, the more opportunities you get for business. French is an important language in Western Europe and it opens doors in many African countries. Moreover, by learning the language you get to know another culture, which is also very important for professional negotiations. In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:
8.g Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
10.b As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
11.f During a discussion or conversation, explains and defends a view on (business) economic problems.
Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering :
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
Business topics Module 1 : Cap sur l'entreprise Module 2 : La communication professionnelle Module 3 : La visite d'un client Module 4 : Une commande ferme Module 5: La livraison à l'heure Module 6 : Le compte est bon Module 7 : Missions et cadre de travail Module 8 : La préparation d'un salon Module 9 : Au salon Module 10 : À l'écoute du client
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Our approach is a communicative one:
Business vocabulary and some useful grammar are covered to enable students to communicate in a French-speaking business context. Classes are interactive.
Students practice their knowledge in conversations, discussions and role-plays.
They are expected to participate actively in class and prepare written and oral exercises and tests.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Type : Exam during the examination period Description of evaluation : Oral, Written Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions Learning material : None
Evaluation French 3 [HBA34c]
Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None
In principle, students are expected to take part in all classes.
* The final grade is a weighted score and consists of: Written exam (12/20) contents on TOLEDO Oral exam (5/20) contents on TOLEDO The students all have to make a French oral presentation at the exam. 3 Tests during the year (3/20)
* If the student does not participate in one of the partial evaluations, the final grade of the course will be NA (not attended) for the whole course.
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.
Recommended or required reading :
No recommended reading
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