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Course Name French Level VI (Part 2) Date 20 January-23 April 2015 Aim The aim of the course is to enhance participants’ profciency and understanding of the French language and expand their knowledge of the French culture. Rationale The knowledge of foreign languages has always been an asset and especially for anyone involved in international relations. With the fast pace of globalisation, this knowledge has become vital in all areas; to expand business, to further one’s studies, to represent the country abroad, to beneft from travel experiences and to understand other cultures and even for personal development. It is the most important tool for effective communication and understanding between communities. Therefore, it is natural and essential to make this knowledge available to offcers at all levels. Target Group The programme is opened to all Malaysian government offcers. Learning Objectives By the end of this course, participants should be able: U To express one’s opinion; U To express a need or a wish; U To talk about future projects; 74 U To ask for information; and U To write an articulated text. Course Methodology The participants will learn through classroom activities and interactions using audio- visual materials, practice sessions in the language laboratory and participation in the social and cultural activities of the French speaking community in Malaysia. Course Content U Social and Cultural Description of a Person; U Daily Activities, Habits and Interests; U Dreams and Concerns for the Future; and U Presentation of a Project. 2015 Prospectus