Course - Specialization course in French linguistics - FRA3211
FRA3211 - Specialization course in French linguistics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 weeks |
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).
Obligatory activities:
In order to be eligible for the exam, students must
1.Have one assignment in grammar approved
2.Participate in a seminar on the scientific use of sources related to the obligatory assignment.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 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
- 1 assignment in grammar
- Participation in a seminar on the scientific use of sources
Further on evaluation
Home exam on a given topic. The exam must be completed in the course of 3 weeks. The students may have to complete other exams during the same time period. The exam must be answered in French.
The exam paper covers both parts of the course. The paper should be about 3000 words: Ca. 2000 words in French grammar and ca. 1000 words in the variable linguistics topic. Grammar counts for 2/3 and linguistics for 1/3 of the grade.
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-10-07Submission
2024-10-28
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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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"