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FRA1302

Grammar and Phonology

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

About

About the course

Course content

Central aspects of French grammar are covered, such as the use of articles and tense. Form and meaning linked to French syntactic structures is emphasised. Contrasting aspects of French and Norwegian will be central, and will be linked to translation from Norwegian to French. Central aspects of French phonetics/phonology will also be covered.

Learning outcome

Students should know key differences between Norwegian and French syntax. They should also master basic rules of French pronunciation.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions with discussion.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 written assignment in phonetics/phonology, 1-2 pages
  • 1 written assignment in grammar, approx. 3 pages, in Norwegian

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Parts of a French grammar for university level. Texts for translation will be handed out during the semester. The curriculum in phonology consists of texts distributed in class as well as the teaching itself.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FRAC1201 7.5 sp
HFFRA103 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • French
  • French Language
  • French Linguistics

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-03 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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