French Studies 397D - ST-French/Diplomacy&Int'lRelat

Course taught in French. Beginning with a brief introduction to the main characteristics of French diplomacy, as well as to the diplomatic network of French-speaking countries, this class will then focus on providing the necessary linguistic skills to meet three main objectives: 1) the ability to give presentations and organize meetings in international organizations and institutions; 2) the knowledge of how to organize activities within a mission, how to interact with others during that mission, and how to write professionally for the purposes of the mission; and 3) the capability to communicate during an international conference (give a presentation, offer the description of a project, participate in a debate). In sum, this course provides students with knowledge of the technical language and discourses of French for diplomacy and international relations, and is of particular interest for students who wish to pursue careers in diplomacy, international relations, journalism, human rights, and hospitality management.

Prerequisites: 4 semesters of French (Fr. 110, 120, 230, 240) or 4 years of high-school French