Course - Proficiency, texts and methods - FRA1010
FRA1010 - Proficiency, texts and methods
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The course focuses on French proficiency. The first weeks of teaching consist of an intensive seminar in French grammar. By actively participating in a writing workshop, students practice their skills in writing different types of texts. Focus is on the idiomatic usage of French and mechanisms for creating coherent texts. Throughout the semester students also work on improving their oral proficiency.
By attending FRA1010 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 insights into French grammar
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course,
- can write different types of texts in French and know how to make texts coherent
- can express themselves in French both orally and in writing at an A2/B1 level according to the European reference framework
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course,
- can make efficient use of various types of dictionaries (paper based or electronic, Becherelle)
- can utilize their knowledge to support further language learning
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Intensive course in proficiency at the beginning of the semester (Pangstart). Writing workshop. Group sessions and discussions. Oral and written proficiency training.
The course is taught in French. 80% attendance is required in all teaching activities (lectures, writing workshop, group sessions etc.) as well as during the intensive course Pangstart at the beginning of the semester.
Obligatory assignments: 4 written assignments.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for two semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 4 written assignments
- 80% attendance in all teaching activities
Further on evaluation
- Written exam in French, 2 hours. Mid-term exam that tests students in grammar. Counts as 40% of the final grade. All students with a valid exam registration may sit the mid-term exam.
- Written exam in French, 4 hours, at the end of the semester. The exam tests the students in text writing. Counts as 40% of the final grade. All obligatory assignments must be approved in order for the students to sit the written exam. In addition the students must meet the mandatory attendance requirement to sit the written exam.
- Oral exam in French, ca. 20 min. Counts as 20% of the final grade. All obligatory assignments must be approved in order for the students to sit the oral exam. In addition the students must meet the mandatory attendance requirement to sit the oral exam.
Each of the exams are graded separately, but only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. Both written exams as well as the oral examination must receive the grade E or better in order for the student to receive a passing grade. If a student fails any of the exams, they must retake all of the exams. If a student resits a passed course, they must retake all of the exams.
Students who fail the mid-term exam or who cannot sit this exam due to documented illness will be allowed one further attempt at this exam before the end of the semester. Students may appeal the grade received on the mid-term exam within three weeks of the announcement of the exam results for the mid-term exam.
The exam must be answered in French. Information about which dictionaries, if any, you are allowed to consult during the written exam will be available in the reading list at the beginning of the semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend proficiency in French equivalent to French level II from Upper Secondary School/Norwegian "videregående skole".
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA1001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 | |
| FRAC1200 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
- Language Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam (mid-term exam) 40/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 40/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral exam 20/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn UTS School exam (mid-term exam) 40/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS School exam 40/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral exam 20/100 E
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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"