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FRA1130 - French Literature and Literary Analysis

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Autumn

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 7 days

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Term paper
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Spring

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Term paper 100/100

Course content

The course should give students insight into theories and methods for critical analysis of various types of French-language texts. The course has a practical approach, focusing on the terms, techniques and methods for working with assignments in the different disciplines of French studies. Students will learn how to write short academic texts in French.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course:

- have insight in terms used in critical analysis

- have insight into genre-related issues

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course:

- are able to read and understand short French texts in different genres

- are able to use analytical terms and methods in comments and interpretations of literary texts

- are able to write short academic texts in French

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course:

- possess basic analytical skills

- have basic competence in constructing and structuring texts

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions with discussion. Practical assignments. The course is taught in French.

Obligatory assignments:

80% mandatory attendance

1 short written assignment in French

1 oral presentation in French

For students following the programme in Language Studies with Teacher Education, at least one of the assignments must have a didactic focus.

Approved obligatory assignments are only valid for the semester in which the approval is given. All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% attendance in all teaching activities
  • 2 short written assignments in French
  • 80 % mandatory attendance
  • 1 short written assignment in French
  • 1 oral presentation in French

Further on evaluation

Term paper (approximately 2000 words), written in French.

It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in FRA1130 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.

Course materials

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

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FRA1103 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: French

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-10-07

Submission
2024-10-14


09:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Term paper

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Term paper 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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.
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