Course content

The course comprises the following components

- French grammar (2/3 of the course)

- Variable topic in linguistics (1/3 of the course)

The study of grammar and other linguistic topics aims to give students further insights into and competencies in modern French linguistics.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

- have insights into modern scientific approaches to French grammar

- have insights into studies of language use or language acquisition

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

- can explain main topics in modern French grammar

- can discuss different theories of language use or language acquisition and use these theories in their own analyses

- can analyze sentence structures and various aspects of language use or language acquisition

General competence

The candidate has a basis for working scientifically with modern French grammar and theories of language use or language acquisition

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, and group sessions for ca. 12 weeks. Students are expected to actively participate by presenting or discussing articles, their own analyses or other course-related material. The teaching is conducted as a cooperation between NTNU and the University of Bergen (UiB) as an online course.

75% mandatory attendance.

The absence limit is intended to cover normal sick leave and similar situations. Therefore, you will not be granted valid absence from teaching based on a medical certificate, even if the absence is due to circumstances beyond your control.

In special cases, agreements for exemption can be made with the course coordinator, preferably at the start of the semester.

Obligatory activities:

In order to be eligible for the exam, students must have one assignment in grammar approved.

The approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).

Compulsory assignments

• 1 assignment in grammar
• 75% attendance in all teaching activities

Recommended previous knowledge

FRA1000- and FRA2000-level courses or equivalent courses.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.