| This is a course refocused to meet more precisely the needs of students wanting to incorporate a knowledge of French language and culture into a variety of future workplaces. Students will advance linguistically and culturally through an active study of the economies, business practices, labor, consumer habits and the professions in two corners of the francophone world, France and Quebec. They will personalize this knowledge through an articulation of their own career plans, comparing what they will face with the career paths of their counterparts in France. Our target proficiencies for attendees of physical classroom sessions are an ACTFL oral "Intermediate High" to "Advanced Plus" (depending on entry level), a real skill in gathering and synthesizing information from authentic sources and a true learning independence to facilitate professional growth. . It is designed with a mostly online format for attendance flexibility to accommodate those whose class and/or work schedules will not allow them to attend all classes. Yet, there will be relevant and effective activities for all physical classroom participants. |