Course - Specialization course in French linguistics - FRA3211
Specialization course in French linguistics
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
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
Further on evaluation
Home exam on a given topic. The exam must be completed in the course of 3 weeks. The students may have to complete other exams during the same time period. The exam must be answered in French.
The exam paper covers both parts of the course. The paper should be about 4000 words: Ca. 2500 words in French grammar and ca. 1500 words in the variable linguistics topic. Grammar counts for 2/3 and linguistics for 1/3 of the grade.
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.
Subject areas
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-10-20 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Duration 3 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment