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Course Description
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Course Name
Professional Communication
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Host University
Institut Catholique de Paris
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Location
Paris, France
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Area of Study
Communication Studies, French
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Language Level
Intermediate, High Intermediate
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Contact Hours
126 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits9
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units14
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Objectives
? To be enable to communicate in professional environments
Program
? To deal with the professional tasks of today?s business world in writing and orally. Particular focus will be given on email communication.Examples of oral tasks:
- To handle/run a conversation on the phone
- To make an appointment
- To accept or decline an invitiation
- To introduce yourself at hotel reception
- To call and lead a business meeting
- To give a toast
- To give a presentation (Thesis, antithesis, synthesis)
- To have a job interviewExamples of oral tasks:
- To apologize
- To send out New Years letters
- To ask for and give travel information
- To present a business
- To prepare the agenda for a meeting
- To schedule or plan a meeting via email
- To write a resume and a cover letter
- To write a formal complaintGrading
? Continuous assessment
Educational tools
? Textbook: Communication progressive du francais des affaires, J.-L. Penfornis, Clé International
? Français.com; INTERMEDIATE, J-L Penfornis, Cle International
? Handouts
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.