Course - French Literary and Linguistic Theory: Text Studies and Project Planning - FRA3100
French Literary and Linguistic Theory: Text Studies and Project Planning
About
About the course
Course content
This course offers an overview of a range of different theoretical approaches to texts. At the same time, the course has a practical objective: to assist students preparing to write a master's thesis by giving an introduction to research methods and how to compose a project proposal.
The course deals with a range of central theories within modern linguistics and literature studies, discussing possible applications of these theories in relation to choice of topic for MA theses.
French-language texts (fiction and text corpora) will be analysed in light of central theoretical issues. Studying literary works will also give students insight into the cultural, political and historical contexts of these works.
Learning outcome
Candidates who have completed this course
- have knowledge of important theories and concepts within modern linguistics and literature studies.
- are able to make use of these theories and concepts to analyse linguistic and literary texts.
- have increased their knowledge of a selection of French literary works and their historical context.
- know how to write a research project proposal in French.
Learning methods and activities
Online classes in cooperation with the university of Bergen.
Obligatory assignments:
- An oral presentation, for instance an Adobe Connect-presentation, related to the literary works on the syllabus
- A written draft of the project proposal
Obligatory assignments are valid for two semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Muntlig formidling knyttet til de litterære verkene
- Skriftlig utkast til prosjektskisse
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Trial lecture and a written work. The trial lecture (20 minutes) should be based on one of the theoretical papers on the reading list. Students have one week to prepare for the lecture.
The written work is the completed project proposal of approximately 1500 words.
The trial lecture and the project proposal each counts for 50% of the final grade. Students who fail must sit both parts again.
The exam must be answered in French.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in French, or a Bachelor's degree in European Studies with specialisation in French, or equivalent previous education.
Course materials
Required reading will comprise
- 3 literary works
- 200 pages of linguistics and literary theory
- Required reading related to research methods and project planning to be specified. Parts of the curriculum concerning research methods may be chosen by the individual student in cooperation with a lecturer/supervisor.
The reading list will vary each semester depending on available teaching staff and topic. A complete reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FRA3111 | 7.5 sp | |
| FRA3211 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- French Language
- French Literature
- French
- French Literature
- French Linguistics
- Linguistics