FREN 305: Language of Business

Course Description

A systematic presentation of the vocabulary and conventions of business French. Students will receive extensive training in composing business letters, reports, vitas, and similar texts. They will be exposed to French practices in correspondence, accounting and record keeping. They will also be required to translate various business documents from English to French (and vice versa) and to familiarize themselves with the specialized vocabulary of computers. This is a Project-Based Learning course centered on a major project and/or on a research question related to the topic of the class and will imply hands-on work for a good portion of the semester. The project can be local or international community-driven and will connect to real-life experiences. (OC).