Course Description

FREN 3061 (French for International Business) - Students will develop their written and oral professional communication skills and intercultural competence by increasing their knowledge about business and entrepreneurship in francophone countries.

This course focuses on French for Business and Sustainability. Students will develop their professional communication skills in French to prepare for careers in a global world. In addition to increasing their proficiency in the four languages skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), students will develop their critical thinking and professional communication skills through the study of authentic business materials and the completion of assignments. Namely, they will draft a business plan and several reports, create infographics, practice debating and negotiating in simulations, present orally a brand, key data about a company or the economy, and make a pitch.