Clemson University
Ansley Stone
Language and International Business
Course Overview
* Indicates a course taken abroad.
Language Courses
FR 2010 - Intermediate French
We explored French conversation, composition, and dictation at an intermediate level, while exploring prose and more advanced literature topics..
FR 2020 - Intermediate French
Further expanded on skills from FR2010 with a more in-depth exploration of literature concepts.
FR 3050 - Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I
Comprehensive course developing advanced speaking and writing skills. Worked on improving accent and sounding more like a native French speaker.
*Fourth Year French I
Advanced level French course designed to assist in improving control over different oral and written registers, while improving vocabulary.
*French Conversation
Course designed to compliment linguistic skills development by emphasizing oral mode and improving ability to sustain a monologue.
Culture Courses
ENGL 1030 - Composition and Rhetoric
Improved prose skills and persuasive writing abilities, and learned how to write effective expositions and argumentative essays.
POSC 1020 - Introduction to International Relations
Overview of theory and practical application studies of global politics and intercultural interactions throughout recent history.
FR4760 - Advanced Seminar on French Thought
French feminism course focused on the study of classic French feminists and their writings. We studied different feminist theories including nihilism, existentialism, and humanism.
*Travel Photography
Allowed for development of photographic vision of Lyon through the guidance of classically trained French photographer.
*Survey of French Literature II
Panoramic and chronological French course addressing different literary currents and genres that have built modern French thought.
FR 3160 - French for International Business I
Developed practical business language skills, including market and financial terms, creating a resume, and drafting emails and letters.
FR4980 - French for International Business (Independent Study)
Studied various francophone countries and their diverse socioeconomic and political environments while utilizing advanced French language techniques.
Business Courses
LANG 1270 - Introduction to Language and International Business
Introductory course to the Language and International Business major where we learned the requirements and standards that Clemson University holds students to.
ECON 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to economic reasoning and its relation to consumer and enterprise thought. Included discussions on monopoly, international trade, and public policy.
ECON 2120 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Application of the principles of microeconomics to an aggregate study. We studied economic theories and impact on a larger scale. Included discussions on inflation, fiscal policy, and unemployment rates.
ENGL 3040 - Business Writing
Preparatory course that introduced audience interaction, context, purpose, and writing strategies; in which we learned how to write formal letters, memoranda, reports, and proposals.
MKT 3020 - Consumer Behavior
Examination of singular and group behavior patterns and their application to the understanding of modern marketing techniques.
MGT 4230 - International Business Managment
Discussed nuances between methods of international business management including exporting, importing, foreign investing, and multinational corporations.
MKT 4270 - International Marketing
Studying marketing from an international perspective, we learned cultural practices and the importance of understanding cultural, socioeconomic, and language barriers in a target market.