Course - Specialization course in French linguistics - FRA3211
Specialization course in French linguistics
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.
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
Further on evaluation
Assessment in the course has two parts: a three-week term paper on a prescribed topic and an oral examination.
The term paper of approximately 3,000 words consists of two parts: a grammar component (approximately 2,000 words) and a linguistics component (approximately 1,000 words). Students are entitled to one supervisory session during the assessment period. The grammar component constitutes two-thirds of the grade for the term paper, while the linguistics component constitutes one-third. The term paper must be written in French. The course concludes with an oral examination of approximately 15 minutes' duration. The examination will focus on issues arising from the term paper.
The term paper and the oral examination carry equal weight in the calculation of the final grade. In order to obtain a passing grade for the course, candidates must achieve a passing grade in both examination parts. Both parts must also be successfully completed with a passing grade within the same semester.
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.
Syllabus
Subject areas
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Home examination
Submission 2026-10-22 Time Release 09:00
Submission 13:00 Duration 3 weeks Exam system Inspera Assessment