Description
FREN 315. BUSINESS FRENCH. Through this course, students acquire the linguistic skills and cultural information they need to prepare for the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris examinations. They familiarize themselves with business practices of the Francophone world. They are exposed to key French business topics and to essential career practices, as well as to cultural concepts particular to French businesses. Areas of concentration are: 1. La Correspondance; 2. La micro-informatique, Internet, le courier électronique; 3. La recherche d’un emploi; 4. La typologie des entreprises; 5. L’organisation des enterprises; 6. Le marketing; 7. La banque et les moyens de paiement; 8. Les transports et le commerce international. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 300-level course. Offered periodically, three hours.