Module 12 – La vie professionnelle

Module 12 La vie professionnelle

Learning Outcomes:

I can…

1. 1. talk about professions.
   2. talk about working conditions in various Francophone countries.
   3. talk about the most important and least important skills for the workplace.
   4. make simple comparisons about potential jobs.
   5. discuss the best and worst places to work.
   6. talk about my future career plan and goals.
   7. form hypotheses about my future.

Interpretive: 

You are conducting research on Francophone companies as you plan to enter the workforce – le monde du travail.  Read two bios of Belgian companies and compare them.

Interpersonal:

You and your friends are practicing for upcoming interviews with a Francophone company. You draw questions and take turns asking each other typical mock interview questions. You encourage your friend to elaborate on their answers by asking brief follow up questions.

Presentational: 

After your interview, you got hired at the Francophone company of your dreams! They want to feature you on their employee bio webpage. They ask you to first write out a short, draft biography in which you introduce yourself, the industry you’ll be working in, outline your skills, work experience, educational background and why you would be excited to be a part of the team.

21st Century Skills:  

• Translate work and education experience into marketable CV content in French
• Familiarize yourself with and utilize tools for this course such as Pressbooks and Vocaroo.
• Use digital technology tools to communicate your ideas.
• Articulate your thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.
• Develop, implement, and communicate new ideas to others.