Course - French Literature and Culture - FRAC1100
French Literature and Culture
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About the course
Course content
French literature and culture in a historical and modern perspective.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Candidates who have passed this course
- have gained knowledge of a sample of literary and non-literary texts from different genres
- have knowledge of basic approaches to textual analysis.
- have knowledge of social and political conditions in French society.
Skills:
Candidates who have passed this course
- can write about literature and culture in French.
- can use written sources in a suitable way.
General competence:
Candidates who have passed this course
- can understand how they and others acquire foreign languages.
- can reflect on the link between language and identity.
- can adjust their behaviour and communication to different cultures.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. All lectures and seminars are compulsory.
Distribution of teaching hours:
6 full hours x 12 weeks of lectures on literature
4,5 full hours x 12 weeks of lectures on culture
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment in literature
- Written assignment in civilisation
- Mandatory attendance in all teaching activities, including excursions and conferences
Further on evaluation
Assessment:
Written exam in literature (4 hours) and written exam (4 hours) in civilisation.
Each of the exams are graded separately. Each exam counts for 50% of the final grade. Only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU.
Both exams must receive the grade E or better in order for the student to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam.
The exam must be answered in French.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
French with Didactics (ÅFRANCAEN)
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend proficiency in French equivalent to French level II from Upper Secondary School/Norwegian "videregående skole".
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the one-year programme in French with didactics in Caen.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FRA1100 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
| FRA1110 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
Subject areas
- French Literature
- French
- French Cultural Studies
- French Literature