Course - French grammar and phonology 1 - FRA1210
FRA1210 - French grammar and phonology 1
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 70/100 | 4 hours | F | |
| Oral examination | 30/100 | 20 minutes |
Course content
The course is an introduction to central aspects of French grammar, such as basic syntax and verb morphology. Students practice basic syntactic analyses. The focus of the course is the relationship between the syntax of the sentence and its constituents, for example different types of word phrases and the use of pronouns.
The course also gives an introduction to and training in central rules for pronunciation in French. Students will use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to transcribe simple texts. The main focus is on the relationship between orthography and pronunciation.
Teaching involves group work and students' active participation in solving practical and theoretical exercises.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course:
- Are proficient in elementary syntactic analysis and morphology
- Can recognize French tense forms
- Can explain basic differences in Norwegian and French word order
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course:
- Can transcribe simple French texts
- Are proficient in the central rules of pronunciation in French
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course:
- Have a basic understanding of differences between languages
- Can utilize their knowledge to support further language learning
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group sessions. Oral and written proficiency training. Students are expected to actively participate in seminars, group sessions and presentations. 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
- 80% attendance in all teaching activities
- 8 tests targeting verb conjugation
- 1 assignment in phonology
- 2 short assignments in grammar
Further on evaluation
- Oral examination in phonology, ca. 20 minutes, with 30 minutes preparation time. This exam counts for 30% of the final grade.
- Written exam in grammar (4 hours). This exam counts for 70% of the final grade.
Each of the exams is graded separately. Only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU.
Both the written exam and the oral examination must receive the grade E or better in order for the student to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam.
The exam must be answered in French. Information about which dictionaries, if any, you are allowed to consult during the written exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend proficiency in French equivalent to French level II from Upper Secondary School/Norwegian "videregående skole".
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA1200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| FRAC1200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 70/100 F 2023-12-06 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 19 - Spring ORD Oral examination 30/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 70/100 F 2024-03-04 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 4
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"