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FRA1401 - France Since 1945

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours F

Course content

The course provides an introduction to post-war French history and society. Through a historical approach, students gain thematic insight into significant issues from 1945 to today. The selected themes are relevant to the political and social conditions in today's France.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course:

  • have knowledge of the most important events and figures in post-war France
  • have knowledge of some key topics in French politics and society from 1945 until today
  • have an understanding of how different perspectives impact on representations of French post-war history and society

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course:

  • can account for key features and connections in French post-war history
  • can analyze current social conditions in a historical perspective and draw their own conclusions
  • can demonstrate the knowledge and capacity to conduct academic discussions in minor written work and in oral presentations using clear and correct French

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course:

  • can express themselves both in writing and orally in French on current societal issues
  • can plan and carry out tasks independently and in groups
  • can present and discuss issues, views and solutions, both in writing and orally
  • can communicate academic insights through various forms of expression

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions with discussion.

The course is taught in French. Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 oral presentation (10 min)
  • 1 written assignment (1500 words)

Further on evaluation

The exam must be answered in French. Information about which dictionaries, if any, you are allowed to consult during the exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.

Course materials

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

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFFRA104 7.5
HFFRA102 7.5
FRAC1102 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: French

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • French
  • French Cultural Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2023-10-13 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-05-29 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 17
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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