Summer Programme – Sustainable Goals and French Language

Languages : English
Campus : Rennes

The summer programme in sustainable goals and French language aims to provide students with a firm grasp of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, whilst encouraging them to collaborate and reflect critically on the integration, implementation and impact of these goals in the business world, and therefore their future careers. The participatory format of the programme incites students to interact and collaborate with their peers from around the globe during group-based projects, while silmultaneously experiencing the culture and language of the Brittany region.

Programme

Next programme:  2 – 10 July 2024

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS MODULE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

(12-hour seminar taught in English)

After completing the module, you will be able to:

  • Develop a clear understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Find out how and why to apply these goals in business
  • Understand the complexities and challenges of operating sustainably
  • Develop your capacity for working as part of a grouP

Teaching approach:

The programme takes place in the form of a participatory seminar and is designed to favour interaction between both instructors and students, and among the students themselves.

 

French language

To develop students’ French language skills, particularly aural comprehension and oral communication in everyday life, the courses of this programme are taught 100% in French in order for students to experience total immersion in French language. Through a collaborative teaching approach, students participate in interactive activities in small groups or pairs, to simulate real-life situations and conversations.

 

At the end of this 12-hour module, students will have the ability to:

  • Give some personal information
  • Exchange information with peers
  • Adapt speech to the context of communication
  • Introduce and characterise people or objects

Admission

Level

  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Credits

  • Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded 4 ECTS/2 US credits.

Faculty

  • The classes will be led by members of the Management and Organisation department and the languages department of Rennes SB.

Prerequisites

  • Successful completion of at least one year of undergraduate-level studies.
  • Strong command of spoken and written English.

Included in the programme

  • Learning material
  • 24 contact hours
  • A tour of Rennes
  • One-day cultural excursion (transportation included)
  • Welcome breakfast and farewell lunch

Calendar

Application deadline:

  • 8 April 2024

Fees

  • For more information on fees, please contact our dedicated team using the ‘send email’ button below.
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