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Course Name French Level III Date 4 May-14 September 2015 Aim The aim of the course is to equip participants with the skills to communicate in a social context and participate in informal conversations and cope with practical situations, both orally and in writing. 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 Outcomes By the end of this course, participants should be able: U Ask and give information about daily activities; U Make a request and express needs; 78 U Talk about past events; U Give an opinion; and U Request and give or refuse permission. Course Methodology Participants will learn through classroom activities and interactions using audiovisual 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 Understanding a Simple Newspaper Article; U Describing Past Situations and Events; U Writing a Postcard; 2015 Prospectus