Course - Literature and Mentality - FRA2203
FRA2203 - Literature and Mentality
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Muntlig eksamen | 1/3 | 15 minutter | ||
Oppgave | 2/3 | 1 semestre |
Course content
Students will study a selection of French literary texts. The focus will be on such matters as the texts' cultural historical context, thematic content, and generic characteristics. Students will be given practical training in interpreting literary texts and in relating their reading to issues within literary theory. As a result of their work with the selected texts students will be enabled to develop an understanding of cultural historical aspects as well as the capacity to read them critically.
Learning outcome
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to analyse literary texts from a specific period and/or with specific thematics
- are familiar with relevant research problems in literary theory
- are sufficiently proficient in French to be able to present the topic of the course both in speaking and in writing
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group sessions with discussion.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters. All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Assessment: Term paper based on the oral presentation, approx. 6-7 pages/2500 words. An oral examination (15 minutes) based on the curriculum. The term paper counts for 2/3 of the grade, while the oral examination counts for 1/3. The student must pass both exams in order to get the final grade for the course.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 oral presentation in French
- 1 short written assignment
- Written outline of term paper
Recommended previous knowledge
FRA1100, FRA1102, FRA1103
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Handouts during the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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FRA2201 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2016
Language of instruction: French
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- French
- French Literature
- French Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Oppgave
2/3
Submission
2016-11-25 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Oppgave
2/3
Submission
2017-05-08 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"