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• FIN 540: International Finance

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to the world of international financial operations of businesses. It covers financial management of international business and trade, foreign capital investments, international financial markets, foreign exchange rates, exchange rate risk management, direct foreign investment, and multinational capital budgeting. Prerequisite:    FIN535
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• FIN 545: Investment Management

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies principles of investment analysis and portfolio management. The topics cover descriptions of investment instruments and security markets in US and globally, investment analysis and planning, security valuation, portfolio theory and management strategy. Prerequisite:    FIN535
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• FIN 550: Security Analysis and Portfoli

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers advanced topics in security analysis including equity and fixed-income securities and portfolio management. The primary emphasis of the course is on equity and fixed-income securities. Topics include the equity valuation models and portfolio strategies, Market, Industry, and Company analysis, bond portfolio management strategies, bond valuation (duration and convexity), yield curve strategies, and evaluation of portfolio performance. Prerequisite:    FIN535
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• FREN 101: Elementary French I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Initiates students' development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the French language in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Introduces students to features of French and Francophone cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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• FREN 102: Elementary French II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops communicative language proficiency at the Novice-High and Intermediate-Low sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate French-speaking cultures. A communicative method is applied to develop the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in an intercultural content. This includes the use of authentic audio-visual materials introducing the French-speaking world, situational communicative practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and laboratory activities. Prerequisite:    FREN101 OR FR101 OR FR1101 OR FRE101 OR
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• FREN 112: Tour de France

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an overview from a variety of historical, social, and cultural perspectives of the international influences that have molded France from its beginnings into a contemporary global power. Explores notable regions, cities, cultural sites, and geographical features of the country.? Introduces students to cultural behavior and basic communication in day-to-day contexts to compare French and American codes of conduct. Employs a variety of authentic, current instructional media through lecture, student presentations and small group projects.This course is taught in English.
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• FREN 203: Intermediate French I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. French language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students? native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate French-speaking cultures. Prerequisite:    FREN102 OR FR102 OR FR1102 OR FRE102 OR
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• FREN 204: Intermediate French II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Reinforces and expands the material covered in FREN102 (Introductory French II) or FREN203 (Intermediate French I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much French in the classroom as possible. French language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale). Prerequisite:    FREN102 OR
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• FREN 206: Structures of the French Lang

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the French language in a communicative context. Focuses on more challenging elements of grammar while expanding vocabulary knowledge. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Topics covered are include those relevant to French and Francophone cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities. Prerequisite:    FREN203 OR FREN204
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• FREN 211: French History, Cult & Civil

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the history of French culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Students gain insights in the cultural history of France, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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