French for Business and the Professions

A course with emphasis on learning how business is conducted in French, for students interested in working in any business or professional capacity. Students will create conversations in formal (business) settings, acquire business vocabulary and related grammar, write a CV and cover letter, and create a marketing campaign. Fundamental work-related cultural differences of English-and French-speaking countries will be discussed. Students will also complete an oral presentation on a business, technology or economic issue in a French-speaking country. Weekly individual listening or viewing assignments online or in the language laboratory are part of the course.

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