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FRA2203 - Literature and Mentality

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
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

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
FRA2201 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2016

Language of instruction: French

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Subject area(s)
  • French
  • French Literature
  • French Literature
Contact information

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
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
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.
Examination

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