Course - Bachelor's Thesis in French - FRA2900
FRA2900 - Bachelor's Thesis in French
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis with oral defense
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's thesis with oral defense | 100/100 |
Course content
The topic of the thesis should be within one of the three disciplines of French as taught in Norwegian universities. Alternatively, students may choose an interdisciplinary topic. The bachelor's thesis must be written in French and consist of between 6000 and 8000 words (plus/minus 10 %), excluding references and appendices. The students should further develop their proficiency in French as well as their understanding of texts and academic writing. They should practise information processing, collection of empirical data and evaluation of research and methods within a relevant subject. The thesis may be written in cooperation with an external business or organisation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- possess knowledge of a chosen topic within French linguistics, literary studies and/or cultural history
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- are able to articulate and limit a scientific research question in French linguistics, literary studies and/or cultural history
- are capable of expressing themselves in written academic French
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- possess good analytical skills and abilities for critical reflection
- are able to analyse and organise collected information and present it in writing and speaking
- are able to apply scientific terminology and methods required in a piece of academic work
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group sessions and supervision. In group sessions and under academic supervision the students will select a research question, a reading list and write a project outline. The teaching will be organised with consideration to the students' topics and available supervision resources.
Compulsory assignments
- Research question
- Project outline
- Oral presentation of the thesis
- At least 2 individual supervision sessions
Further on evaluation
The bachelor's thesis must be written in French. The final assessment of the thesis is adjusted through an oral defense in French of about 30 minutes. The oral examination will be cancelled if the bachelor's thesis has been failed by the examiners. Students who fail the exam must retake both parts.
Students who have previously completed the bachelor’s thesis are not allowed to submit a new thesis in semesters where this course is not taught/no supervision is offered. 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 additional supervision. Students who wish to retake the course either because of a failing grade, or to improve their grade, must submit a new thesis on a new topic.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor students in French should have completed 30 ECTS in French courses at advanced undergraduate level. Teacher Education students in French should have completed 15 ECTS in French courses at advanced undergraduate level.
Required previous knowledge
Pass in a FRA2000-course within the same academic subdiscipline as the discipline that is the topic of the thesis (literature, linguistics or cultural history).
Course materials
Curriculum / reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester. The reading list will include compulsory reading as well as syllabus selected by the student in consultation with the academic supervisor.
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French Literature
- French
- French Cultural Studies
- French Literature
- French Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis with oral defense
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Bachelor's thesis with oral defense
100/100
Release
2023-11-24Submission
2023-12-01
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Bachelor's thesis with oral defense
100/100
Release
2024-05-27Submission
2024-06-03
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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"