Course - French Literature and Culture - FRAC1100
FRAC1100 - French Literature and Culture
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
French literature and culture from the Enlightenment until today.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Candidates who have passed this course
- have gained knowledge of a sample of literary and non-literary texts from different genres from the Enlightenment until today.
- have knowledge of basic approaches to textual analysis.
- have knowledge of social and political conditions in French society from the Enlightenment until today.
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:
3 full hours x 14 weeks of seminars
3 full hours x 14 weeks of lectures on culture
5 full hours x 8 weeks of lectures on literature
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory attendance in all teaching activities, including excursions and conferences
- Written assignment in civilisation
- Written assignment in literature
Further on evaluation
Assessment:
Written exam in literature (3 hours) and written exam (3 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
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
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 | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA1100 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| FRA1110 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Literature
- French
- French Cultural Studies
- French Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 F 2022-12-09 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 F 2022-12-12 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"