Many notions can be incorporated into the foreign language commercial course to explain and complement its intrinsic technical content. A course in commercial French was developed at the College of Charleston (South Carolina) in response to the foreign language instruction opportunities and potential graduate employment opportunities provided by the growth of international industry in South Carolina. The course augmented the basic language skills and vocabulary of business practice with the study of French geography and its relationship to the infrastructure of the French economy, including agriculture, transportation, trade, and industry. The course also included study of the Common Market and its history, attitudes held by different segments of the economy, the relationship of social history to economic development, and the personality of the French people that Americans are likely to encounter in business. Such a course must be carefully planned and monitored so that it is not overwhelming. Its complexity depends on the preparedness and enthusiasm of the class, but it can be a valid addition and a valuable asset to a foreign language program. (MSE)