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Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication (30 credits)

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Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm.     Degree: C-PBPC

Program Requirements

The Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication addresses the need for bilingual proficiency (English and French) in a professional context. It is intended for adult learners who wish to acquire proof of proficiency in these two languages simultaneously, and attain a high level of bilingualism for the workplace. The program may be completed on a part-time basis.

Program Prerequisites

If your English Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):

  • CEEN 211 Functional English Grammar/Writing 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives contextualisées dans des situations socioculturelles et professionnelles. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Seymour, Michelle E; Labelle, Robert; Evangelinelis, Dina; Roy, Natasha (Fall) Seymour, Michelle E; Evangelinelis, Dina; Labelle, Robert; Roy, Natasha; Phillips, Christine (Winter) Seymour, Michelle E (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisite: CEGL 106 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 212

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 212 English Communication Practice 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Wong, Gordon Henry; Glidden, Gregory; Singal, Dina Diana; Borsellino, Carmen (Fall) Wong, Gordon Henry; Glidden, Gregory; Borsellino, Carmen; Singal, Dina Diana (Winter) Borsellino, Carmen (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisite: CEGL 106 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 211

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 221 Functional English Grammar/Writing 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire moyen qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives contextualisées dans des situations socioculturelles et professionnelles. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Turpie, David F; Manno, Anna; Groulx, Devaki Cynthia; Saunderson, Andrea; Green, Joy; Stuy, Melanie; Labelle, Robert (Fall) Horner, Kathleen Mary; Manno, Anna; Groulx, Devaki Cynthia; Stuy, Melanie; Turpie, David F; Shamji, Ashifa (Winter) Manson, Bruce; Groulx, Devaki Cynthia; Horner, Kathleen Mary; Saunderson, Andrea (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 211 and CEEN 212 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 222

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 222 English Communication Practice 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire moyen qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Monk, Beverly; Lebrun, Susan Jean; Manson, Bruce; Warner, Michelle; Magagnin, Benedetto; Shamji, Ashifa; Chamberlain, Michael David (Fall) Magagnin, Benedetto; Lebrun, Susan Jean; Manson, Bruce; Shamji, Ashifa; Monk, Beverly; Warner, Michelle; Tokai, Patricia (Winter) Magagnin, Benedetto; Shamji, Ashifa; Lebrun, Susan Jean; Stuy, Melanie (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 211 and CEEN 212 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 221

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 331 Functional English Grammar/Writing 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a High Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire élevé qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives contextualisées dans des situations socioculturelles et professionnelles. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Kyrtatas, Louise; Sestak, Jerome; Chamberlain, Michael David; Ashcroft, Louise; Roy, Natasha; Hambleton, Sonia (Fall) Ashcroft, Louise; Sestak, Jerome; Kyrtatas, Louise; Chamberlain, Michael David; Conroy, Cheryl Marie (Winter) Chamberlain, Michael David; Hambleton, Sonia; Sestak, Jerome; Roy, Natasha (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 221 and CEEN 222 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 332

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 332 English Communication Practice 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at a High Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire élevé qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Kery, Marion; Langston, Catherine Mary; Godawa, Christopher; Rose, Brenda; Sestak, Jerome; Borsellino, Carmen (Fall) Langston, Catherine Mary; Borsellino, Carmen; Rose, Brenda; Roy, Natasha; Godawa, Christopher; Lee, Yong He (Winter) Hannon, Una; Langston, Catherine Mary; Tokai, Patricia; Godawa, Christopher; Kyrtatas, Louise; Rose, Brenda (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 221 and CEEN 222 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 331

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

If your French Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):

  • CEFN 211 Functional French Grammar/Writing 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives menées dans un contexte socioculturel et professionnel. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Creck, Chantal; Abi Mansour, Dolly; Berard, Stephanie (Fall) Abi Mansour, Dolly; Creck, Chantal (Winter) Gavrila-Alexandrescu, Dana (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisite: CEFN 106 AND CEFN 107, or Entrance Placement Test, or Permission of the Director.

    • Corequisite: CEFN 212

  • CEFN 212 French Communication Practice 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Groulx, Jean-Francois; Ripoll, Alexania (Fall) Groulx, Jean-Francois; Esteves, Sonia (Winter) Hojjat, Katayoun (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisite: CEFN 106 AND CEFN 107, or Entrance Placement Test, or Permission of the Director.

    • Corequisite: CEFN 211

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

  • CEFN 221 Functional French Grammar/Writing 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire moyen qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives menées dans un contexte socioculturel et professionnel. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Valino, Morag; Boury, Sonia (Fall) Dumont, Jean; Bramond, Julie; Lemay, Dominique (Winter) Blanchet, Marie (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 211 and CEFN 212 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 222

  • CEFN 222 French Communication Practice 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire moyen qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Kiczka, Tomasz; Lemay, Dominique (Fall) Kiczka, Tomasz; Lemay, Dominique (Winter) Kiczka, Tomasz (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 211 and CEFN 212 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 221

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

  • CEFN 331 Functional French Grammar/Writing 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a High Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire élevé qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives menées dans un contexte socioculturel et professionnel. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Bramond, Julie; Fares, Diana (Fall) Bramond, Julie; Creck, Chantal (Winter) Creck, Chantal (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 221 and CEFN 222 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 332

  • CEFN 332 French Communication Practice 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at a High Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire élevé qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Lissouba, Daniele; Creck, Chantal (Fall) Berard, Stephanie; Lissouba, Daniele (Winter) Lissouba, Daniele (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 221 and CEFN 222 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 331

Required Courses (24 credits)

  • CEEN 411 English Grammar and Writing Techniques (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Reviews grammatical structures. Explores specialized vocabulary and writing techniques for coherence, conciseness, clarity, accuracy, style, tone and audience. Strategies for revising, editing and effectively communicating the written message. / Ce cours propose aux étudiants de niveau avancé une révision des règles grammaticales, un examen du vocabulaire spécialisé et l'étude de stratégies permettant de rédiger avec plus de cohérence, de clarté, de concision, de précision et d'efficacité. Le cours présente aussi quelques techniques d'autocorrection.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Que, Christine; Mitchell, Jonathan; MacDonald, Stephen William; Lee, Yong He; Langer, Corinna (Fall) Horner, Kathleen Mary; Ashcroft, Louise; Mitchell, Jonathan; MacDonald, Stephen William; Que, Christine; Warner, Michelle (Winter) MacDonald, Stephen William; Mitchell, Jonathan; Stuy, Melanie (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 331 and CEEN 332 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 412

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 412 English Oral Communication Techniques (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Provides principles and practice of effective oral communication. Focuses on accuracy, interaction, meaning, and fluency in a variety of work-related situations, including techniques for informative, persuasive, argumentative, and impromptu speaking. / Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de développer et de mettre en pratique les techniques nécessaires à une communication orale efficace. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique, la compétence pragmatique et l'aisance requises dans une variété de situations professionnelles. Des techniques propres à différents types de discours (informatif, persuasif, argumentatif, impromptu) sont aussi examinées.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Panunto, Anna Maria; Juskow, Rick Wayne; Hambleton, Sonia; Prescesky, Jill (Fall) Panunto, Anna Maria; Tokai, Patricia; Hambleton, Sonia; Juskow, Rick Wayne; Phillips, Christine; Hutchison, Ann (Winter) Juskow, Rick Wayne; Tokai, Patricia; Panunto, Anna Maria (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 331 and CEEN 332 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 411

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 421 English Written Communication Contexts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Emphasizes formal and informal advanced written communication for social/professional purposes in inter-personal, group and organizational settings. Focuses on a variety of North American and international contexts./ Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de s'exercer à la rédaction d'une grande variété de communications écrites répondant à des objectifs sociaux ou professionnels spécifiques: lettres ou documents formels ou informels, adressés à des individus, à des groupes de personnes ou à des organismes. Ces communications sont étudiées dans des contextes nord-américains et internationaux.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Donnelly, Patricia Lee; Frauley, Mary; Kho, David; Balti, Anis; Horner, Kathleen Mary (Fall) Donnelly, Patricia Lee; Frauley, Mary; Kho, David; Labelle, Robert (Winter) Kho, David; Manno, Anna; Labelle, Robert; Ashcroft, Louise (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 411 and CEEN 412 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 422

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEEN 422 English Oral Communication Contexts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Focuses on advanced formal and informal oral communication for social/professional purposes in inter-personal, group and organizational contexts. Explores the discourse of professional milieus in North American and international settings. / Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de s'exercer à une grande variété de communications orales répondant à des objectifs sociaux ou professionnels spécifiques : discours formels ou informels, adressés à des individus, à des groupes de personnes ou à des organismes. Ces communications orales sont étudiées dans des contextes nord-américains et internationaux.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Hautecoeur, Nathaniel; Langevin, Michael; Shamji, Ashifa; Rooney, Sarah; Saunderson, Andrea (Fall) Hautecoeur, Nathaniel; Rooney, Sarah; Langevin, Michael; Tokai, Patricia; Shamji, Ashifa (Winter) Langevin, Michael; Ashcroft, Louise; Warner, Michelle; Rooney, Sarah (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 411 and CEEN 412 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEEN 421

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEFN 411 French Grammar/Writing Techniques (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Reviews grammatical structures. Explores specialized vocabulary and writing techniques for coherence, conciseness, clarity, accuracy, style, tone and audience. Strategies for revising, editing and effectively communicating the written message. / Ce cours propose aux étudiants de niveau avancé une révision des règles grammaticales, un examen du vocabulaire spécialisé et l'étude de stratégies permettant de rédiger avec plus de cohérence, de clarté, de concision, de précision et d'efficacité. Le cours présente aussi quelques techniques d'autocorrection.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Bramond, Julie (Fall) Aubouy, Isabelle (Winter) Esteves, Sonia (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 331 and CEFN 332 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 412

  • CEFN 412 French Oral Communication Techniques (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Provides principles and practice of effective oral communication. Focuses on accuracy, interaction, meaning, and fluency in a variety of work-related situations, including techniques for informative, persuasive, argumentative, and impromptu speaking. / Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de développer et de mettre en pratique les techniques nécessaires à une communication orale efficace. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique, la compétence pragmatique et l'aisance requises dans une variété de situations professionnelles. Des techniques propres à différents types de discours (informatif, persuasif, argumentatif, impromptu) sont aussi examinées.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Kiczka, Tomasz (Fall) Abi Mansour, Dolly (Winter) Abi Mansour, Dolly (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 331 and CEFN 332 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 411

  • CEFN 421 French Written Communication Contexts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Emphasizes formal and informal advanced written communication for social/professional purposes in inter-personal, group and organizational settings. Focuses on a variety of North American and international contexts. / Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de s'exercer à la rédaction d'une grande variété de communications écrites répondant à des objectifs sociaux ou professionnels spécifiques: lettres ou documents formels ou informels, adressés à des individus, à des groupes de personnes ou à des organismes. Ces communications sont étudiées dans des contextes nord-américains et internationaux.

    Terms: Winter 2020

    Instructors: Aubouy, Isabelle (Winter)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 411 and CEFN 412 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 422

  • CEFN 422 French Oral Communication Contexts (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Designed for students at an advanced level. Focuses on advanced formal and informal oral communication for social/professional purposes in inter-personal, group and organizational contexts. Explores the discourse of professional milieus in North American and international settings. / Ce cours permet aux étudiants de niveau avancé de s'exercer à une grande variété de communications orales répondant à des objectifs sociaux ou professionnels spécifiques : discours formels ou informels, adressés à des individus, à des groupes de personnes ou à des organismes. Ces communications orales sont étudiées dans des contextes nord-américains et internationaux.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Berard, Stephanie (Fall) Berard, Stephanie (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 411 and CEFN 412 or Entrance Placement Test or Permission of the Director

    • Corequisite: CEFN 421

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

To be chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the Program Coordinator.

  • CEEN 401 English Vocabulary in Context (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Focuses on English communication through the study of vocabulary and its function in discourse. Broadens the field and mode of oral/written communication by developing "lexical competence". Identifies the nature and role of words, phrasal verbs and idioms through the study of semantics and intense practice of vocabulary in context./ Ce cours se concentre sur la communication par le truchement de l'étude du vocabulaire et de ses fonctions dans le discours. Il cherche à développer une véritable « compétence lexicale » tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. L'enrichissement du vocabulaire se fera par l'identification de la nature et du rôle des mots, des locutions ou des expressions figées, par l'étude des champs sémantiques et par une pratique intensive favorisant le réemploi en contexte.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Hutchison, Ann (Fall) Hutchison, Ann; Ashcroft, Louise (Winter) Hutchison, Ann (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 331 and CEEN 332, or Entrance Placement Test (EPT), or Permission of the Director

    • Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.

  • CEEN 402 English Communication and Cultural Patterns (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    English Communication : Examines the impact of cultural patterns in communication in English. Intended for those visiting/working abroad, and/or dealing with international associates. Explores the fundamental cultural differences and business practices in the different regions of the world, and how the English language should be used in specific situations./ Destiné aux personnes qui séjournent ou travaillent à l'étranger, ou encore qui traitent avec des associés de divers pays, ce cours étudie l'effet des modèles culturels sur la communication en langue anglaise. Il inclut l'exploration des différences culturelles fondamentales et des pratiques commerciales en usage dans diverses régions du monde, de même que les différentes façons dont la langue anglaise devrait être utilisée dans des cas bien précis.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Mercuri-Albisi, Giovanna Julia (Fall) Mercuri-Albisi, Giovanna Julia; Panunto, Anna Maria (Winter) Conroy, Cheryl Marie (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEEN 331 and CEEN 332, or Entrance Placement Test (EPT), or Permission of the Director

    • **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.

    • Continuing Studies PTP program

    • Early opening registration date for CS courses only

  • CEFN 401 French Vocabulary in Context (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Focuses on French communication through the study of vocabulary and its function in discourse. Broadens the field and mode of oral/written communication by developing "lexical competence". Identifies the nature and role of words, phrases and idioms through the study of semantics and intense practice of vocabulary in context./ Ce cours se concentre sur la communication par le truchement de l'étude du vocabulaire et de ses fonctions dans le discours. Il cherche à développer une véritable « compétence lexicale » tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. L'enrichissement du vocabulaire se fera par l'identification de la nature et du rôle des mots, des locutions ou des expressions figées, par l'étude des champs sémantiques et par une pratique intensive favorisant le réemploi en contexte.

    Terms: Fall 2019, Summer 2020

    Instructors: Aubouy, Isabelle (Fall) Aubouy, Isabelle (Summer)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 331 and CEFN 332, or Entrance Placement Test, or Permission of the Director

  • CEFN 402 Persuasive French in Communication (3 credits)

    Offered by: Language & Intercultural Comm. (School of Continuing Studies)

    Overview

    French Communication : Development of oral and written skills necessary for efficient communication in persuasive and argumentative situations, including argumentation mechanisms, and a study of linguistic and discursive elements for the convincing transmission of complex ideas./ Ce cours vise à développer, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, les compétences nécessaires pour communiquer efficacement dans des échanges argumentés. Il traite des mécanismes de l'argumentation et propose une étude des éléments linguistiques et discursifs permettant une transmission convaincante d'idées complexes.

    Terms: Winter 2020

    Instructors: Berard, Stephanie (Winter)

    • 39 hours

    • Prerequisites: CEFN 331 and CEFN 332, or Entrance Placement Test, or Permission of the Director

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