a.y. 2013 2014 Class contents and exam requirements Code 20366 20372 and 20416 French Language First and Second language B2 business Program Master of Science Degree course M, IM, MM, AFC, CLAPI, CLEFIN FINANCE, CLELI, ACME, DES ESS, EMIT Teaching activity Annual: 1 year, 2 nd semester (36 hours) 2 year, 1 st semester (36 hours); (total classroom teaching hours 72). The course is activated if there is a sufficient number of participants Final Exam Bocconi internal exam (B2 business*) or an international certification from among those recognized by the University 4 credits, 2 nd semester The B2 business language exam counts towards the Master CEMS and replaces the MBC test, provided the candidate has attended a B2 course for at least one semester To acquire the language skills required for communicating at work without difficulty Head Teacher Bianca Maria San Pietro * To classify language levels, Università Bocconi follows the CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Index Course program page 2 Textbook page 2 Exam content and description page 3 Additional points page 5 Resources page 6 1
Course program s At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the main points of a complex text about both concrete and abstract ideas, including the technical aspects of their major subjects interact with native speakers fairly fluently and be easily understood write clearly and in some detail on a wide range of subjects, especially work related ones express an opinion arguing for and against and with the use of presentation software Contents The teaching will consist of the following activities grammatical revision: developing correct forms and structures vocabulary extension: reading authentic texts from books, newspapers and internet written assignments: individual topics or working in small groups, presenting work to the class, writing formal letters, memos, e mails and other work related tasks reading comprehension: analysis and presentation in class of passages selected by the teacher oral interaction: discussing day to day issues or work related topics mock exams and testing: practice using past papers and DFP B1 and B2 CCIP practice tests following course book contents Set Textbook SCHENA L., DESOUTTER C., ZORATTI C., Le Français en contexte, LED Milano 2003 DESOUTTER C., ZORATTI C., Vers les écrits professionnels. Principes et pratiques, Edizioni LED Milano 2011 Authentic materials supplied by the teacher in class: newspaper and magazine articles, videos, internet, radio and TV programmes Organisation Topics/units L environnement socioéconomique La conjoncture économique L Union Européenne La mondialisation La création d entreprise Profil du créateur Naissance de l idée Montage du projet Lancement de opérations Les ressources humaines La gestion du personnel Les relations sociales Grammar/ Skills Analyser les données socioéconomiques d un pays Décrire le parcours du créateur Présenter une entreprise (activité, forme juridique, implantation ) Comprendre une annonce Rédiger un CV, une lettre de motivation Analyser un contrat de travail Fixer, reporter, annuler un rendez vous Rédiger une note d information, un e mail Self study program* (see set textbooks ) Comparer, commenter des données chiffrées Quantifier Situer une action dans le temps Localiser dans l espace Présenter un parcours professionnel Situer une action dans le temps Se justifier, exprimer la cause La démarche mercatique Réaliser un questionnaire d enquête Exprimer la finalité, le but 2
La connaissance du marché Les méthodes de distribution Les moyens de communication L activité productive L organisation de la production La contrefaçon La négociation commerciale La force de vente La commande Le service clientèle Les résultats de l entreprise La banque les moyens de paiement Les assurances et la protection sociale Les risques Le contrat d assurance L Etat providence Les échanges internationaux Positionner un produit Rédiger un compte rendu Analyser différents moyens de communication Comprendre et expliquer un processus de fabrication Rédiger le compte rendu d une visite Comparer les différents moyens de passer commande Formuler une réclamation par lettre/email Demander un délai de paiement Comprendre un communiqué financier, un bilan Découvrir les services bancaires Demander un report d échéance S informer sur les conditions du contrat d assurance Résumer un texte Comparer, analyser des données chiffrées Conseiller sur des habitudes culturelles Rapporter les propos d autrui Exprimer une idée d opposition, de concession Exprimer une comparaison Exprimer l hypothèse, la condition Exprimer la conséquence Articuler un discours. On the e learning platform you will find the materials provided in class by the professor and the assignments to be carried out while you are attending the course (up to a 5 hours a week). This study method allows a constant improvement in your language skills and an adequate preparation for the exam Exam content and description s The exam is scored out of a maximum of 30 points, which will go into the calculation of your grade point average, and evaluates your ability to understand fairly long and complex listening passages, making notes and reworking the information heard write structured texts of various types oral interaction: presentation and discussion demonstrate your knowledge of the language, by correctly using a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures Contents The exam consists of a written paper and an oral exam. Both need to be passed for the grade to count towards the final average. In order to take the oral exam, it is necessary to: Pass the written exam (minimum mark 18/30) Have a test score that hasn t expired, i.e. that is still valid (see Written Exam, ) Students can choose to retake the written exam before the taking the oral exam but must remember that handing in their paper annuls any previous grade given. 3
The Oral exam is compulsory and the score is added to the written grade. We would like to remind students that, in order to take the exam, they must register for the exam session in question at the Punto Blu. The exam is the same for both attending students and non attenders. Passing the B2 business language exam qualifies a student for the Master Cems provided at least one semester of the course has been attended. Organisation Written Exam First part Second part Duration Dictionary Oral Exam Skill Duration Dictionary Listening to one or more passages monologues, dialogues, debate, poll containing data, opinions, descriptions, explanations Check candidates ability to: understand a listening passage and make brief notes on the information contained therein; report accurately in a structured written form the information and opinions expressed, possibly adding also a personal comment Writing memos, letters or short reports according to instructions given 15/30 Reading comprehension of one or more authentic texts, possibly also containing graphs, tables, images Checking candidates : ability to understand written texts; ability to write structured texts suitable for professional use Writing a short report according to the documents given, from a personal point of view and with a format given 15/30 120 minutes after the listening Bilingual dictionary can be used it is valid for the 3 subsequent oral exams, and it is also valid for the subsequent 12 months but there is a penalty that must be paid (see Oral Exam, ) Discussion of the topic presented led by the examiners using ad hoc questions Presentation and discussion The student presents a dossier of at least four or five articles (taken from French or Italian press) which relate to each other concerning one of the topics contained in the course and approved by the teacher during the students consultation hours prior the exam. It is indispensable that the above mentioned items are prepared thoroughly for the oral exam and students are advised to prepare themselves well in advance of the date. Details on how to prepare for the exam are to be found online in the library for each language (Bocconi e learning platform) or at: http://www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter in Self Study > Online materials 15 minutes Dictionaries are not allowed The oral exam can only be taken once you have passed the written exam. Students will be assessed in terms of their practical ability to communicate. During the oral exam marks can be added to or subtracted from the written exam result in the following way: 4
by +3 or 3, if the oral exam is passed within the 3 oral exams subsequent to the written exam; by +1 or 3, if the oral exam is passed after the first 3 subsequent oral exams, but still by 12 months subsequent to the written exam (this option is possible only for students who take the written exam after 1 st January 2013) As an alternative to the Bocconi exam, students may choose to register one of the international certifications recognized by the University. The achieved result is converted into a number grade out of a possible thirty and is registered in the academic career Additional Points The assessment of language skills depends both on the result of the final exam and on marks awarded during the year: 1. Positive participation in the course and completion of self study activities 2. Partial Exam Points are registered at the same time the oral exam is passed 1. Positive participation in the course and completion of self study activities To encourage constant and active improvement in the language 1 thirtieth for attending at least 75% of the classroom lessons Maximum points awardable 1 thirtieth for completing the self study program as indicated by the teacher Defined by professor at the end of the course on the basis of quality of Assignment of points work performed and respected due dates as indicated by the professor in the classroom and also online From January to the September immediately following the course. These months are included 2. Partial Exam To encourage constant and active improvement in the language Maximum points awardable 1 thirtieth Assignment of points Determined by the teacher but only awarded to students who have passed the exam From January to the September immediately following the course. These months are included Skills: Grammar Grammar exercises in the following formats: multiple choice answers, sentence completion; Vocabulary exercises in the following formats: sentence completion, cloze test, multiple choice answers and possibly a short writing The exam can be taken by attending and non attending students. It will Note be held once per academic year in June after classes have finished for the first semester (see General Exams calendar for exact date). Students must enrol at the Punto Blu 5
Resources Materials prepared by professors Self study programme Past exams Extra teaching materials Language tutors Office Hours for Bocconi teachers International certificates recognized 6