Both courses are taught in French with explanations in English when necessary. A study of important periods of French history as reflected in the province of Burgundy. The first part of the course emphasizes Burgundian civilization during the later Middle Ages when the Duchy was a major European power and cultural center. The remainder of the course is devoted to important eras in French history with emphasis on the economic and political history of the Burgundian region, art, architecture, literature, and popular culture. Business Courses Business courses are taught in English.
Practical exercises demonstrate the applicability of the concepts and reinforce student skills.
Students are exposed to the effect of taxes and risk on capital investment decisions and the cost of capital of a firm. The course includes basic knowledge and theory related to international marketing, finance, and human resources, country risk analysis, and the international dimension of business which deals with cross-cultural differences. Special emphasis is placed on Europe and on the perception of U.S. multinational activities in Western and Eastern Europe. Introduction to the new European business scene in light of economic and political changes in the European Union and their impact on those planning to do business in Europe. See also PO340.