FRN 360 - French for Global Professional Purposes, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): FRN 202 or equivalent recommended
An advanced course in French as it is used for professional purposes across the Francophone world. Assignments are designed to develop both the linguistic skill and cultural understanding needed for the global French workplace. Students will gain practice in the stylistics of business correspondence, the creation of a French CV and cover letter, as well as the design and marketing of a business or service they develop in class. Students will gain familiarity with major French-language newspapers and magazines and some attention will be given to current political and economic issues. There will be an exploration of professional opportunities involving French as part of this course.