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FRA3211

Specialization course in French linguistics

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction French
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

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.

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

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-09-29
Submission 2025-10-20
Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00
Duration 3 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 3 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment