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FRA1103

Modern French Language and Literature

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction French
Examination arrangement Home examination and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course covers a selection of post-World War II French literature. The main focus of the course is the relation between the specifically literary aspects of the text and its linguistic form. Exercises will be given to develop the student's oral and written proficiency in French.

Learning outcome

Students should acquire knowledge of post-World War II French literature and modern French language. They should be able to analyse both thematic and linguistic aspects of the texts, and present their knowledge in written and spoken French.

Learning methods and activities

A combination of lectures, discussion groups and student activities in relation to presentation of the texts. Assessment: Home exam 5-6 pages, in French. 10 minutes' oral examination based on the curriculum. Both parts of the exam are graded together. Failing one part of the exam entails failing the whole course. Students who fail must sit both parts again.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 written assignment on French, each approx. 2 pages/800 words

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • French
  • French Literature
  • French Literature
  • French Language
  • French Linguistics

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 2/3 Duration 1 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Date Release 2010-12-03
Submission 2010-12-10
Duration 10 minutter

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Hjemmeeksamen
Weighting 2/3 Duration 1 uker
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Date Release 2011-05-25
Submission 2011-06-01
Duration 10 minutter