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FRA0502 - French foundation course

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written exam and oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Term:  Autumn

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 1/3 10 minutes
School exam 2/3 4 hours F

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written exam and oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Term:  Spring

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 50/100 4 hours F
Oral exam 50/100 10 minutes

Course content

The course gives a further introduction to French language with emphasis on pronunciation, grammar and the vocabulary necessary to engage in conversations. The course also provides an introduction to the history and society of Francophone countries.

By attending FRA0502 you will also qualify to register for the DELF or DALF exams offered by the French Institute (Institut français) in Norway - diplomas to certify your French-language skills in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course,

  • have basic knowledge of French language, culture and society.
  • are familiar with French phonetics/phonology.
  • are familiar with basic French grammar for practical purposes.
  • are familiar with the main features of economic, social and political aspects of French society.
  • are familiar with and able to use different forms of address in French both in personal and professional contexts.
  • have acquired a vocabulary for comparing cultural features in Norway with those of target language countries.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course,

  • can comprehend and are able to make themselves understood in writing and speaking at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • can understand simple texts and articles in French about cultural aspects in society.
  • can write similar texts in French: notes, resumes, letters, e-mails and short essays, and are able to express themselves appropriately in formal written communication at a basic level.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group sessions, taught primarily in French.

Compulsory assignments

  • Dictation

Further on evaluation

Assessment:

- Written exam (4 hours). Pass/fail.

- Oral examination (approx. 10 minutes). Pass/fail.

The candidate must pass both the written exam and the oral examination in French. If a student does not pass one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FRA0500 7.5
HFFRA005 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: First degree

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: French

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • French Language
  • French
  • Foreign Language
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Written exam and oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 2/3 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral exam 1/3
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Written exam and oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100
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.
Examination

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