Nouvelles mises au point

Open University Business School
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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Course Description:

'' This is the final course in the French Diploma, following on from L211/LZX211 Nouvel Envol. L310 will continue to develop your knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of contemporary France and extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through a variety of authentic audio, video and printed materials. You will also develop your critical and analytical skills in intercultural competence.

The course has seven themes that give a broad introduction to different aspects of contemporary France and French-speaking countries. Each theme is studied over four weeks and has associated video and audio documentary-style material, together with audio activities (listening and speaking exercises).

The themes in detail are:

History: The end of the French Empire; a profile of General de Gaulle; revolution and republicanism

France as a multicultural society: An interview with the writer Azouz Begag; a visit to the community radio station Radio Soleil; the experience of immigration

The media: How Le Monde and France Soir present their news; what makes a good story for radio news; ethical and political issues surrounding the media

The arts in France: The influence of the comic strip in France; the national Fête de la musique; the role of the State in encouraging the arts

Science and technology in France: How the museum Cité des sciences et de l’industrie presents science to the public; a profile of two oceanography museums in Brittany; the French traditions of scientific endeavour

Politics and economics: France as a strategic power in the world; on a local level, how economic policy affects daily living; political institutions and the president’s role

The French-speaking world: Interviews with writers from Canada and the Caribbean; how language affects identity; the role of the French language outside France.

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Phone:+44 (0)845 300 60 90

School Address:

Student Registration & Enquiry Service
The OU Business School
The Open University
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ
UK

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Business and consumer transactions: law and practice
Personal finance in context
Accounting for strategy implementation
international finance and investment
public management and social enterprise
Managing customers and quality
fast forward in Spanish
Nouvel envol
Community safety, crime prevention and social control
Creativity, innovation and change
Environmental valuation and policy
Managing knowledge
Quality Management
Strategic management in life sciences and healthcare
Supply chain innovation, strategy and management
Marketing

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