French for Business

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This practical course is intended primarily to teach students to communicate effectively in business situations with an emphasis on the Canadian context. To this end, course materials include situational texts reflecting business activities and covering a range of topics (e.g., office and computer, financial institutions, marketing and advertising). The course is designed to expand language skills already acquired as well as to present the specialized vocabulary and idioms used in the business environment. Extensive exercises in vocabulary, comprehension, business writing and correspondence are included. Requisite Courses: FREN-2110, or placement test, or the former FREN-2109, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].