Course - Grammar, Phonetics and French proficiency - FRAC1200
FRAC1200 - Grammar, Phonetics and French proficiency
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 2/3 | 4 hours | F | |
Muntlig eksamen | 1/3 | 20 minutes |
Course content
Grammar, phonetics, written and oral communication.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Students who have passed this course
- have knowledge of elementary phonemic and phonetic transcription.
- have knowledge of elementary clause structure and morphology.
- have knowledge of nominal and verbal syntax.
Skills:
Students who have passed this course
- can express themselves in written and oral French with intelligible pronunciation.
- can use reference books (dictionaries, electronic dictionaries, Bescherelle) efficiently.
- can inflect, decline and systematically describe French nouns, adjectives, verbs and pronouns.
- can give elementary descriptions of the French phonological system.
- can use this knowledge in oral French.
General competence:
Students 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, seminars and language laboratory. All lectures and seminars are compulsory.
Distribution of teaching hours
Grammar:
3 full hours x 14 weeks of lectures
1.5 full hours x 14 weeks of seminars
Phonetics:
3 full hours x 8 weeks of lectures
1.5 full hours x 12 weeks of seminars
Applied French:
3 full hours x 14 weeks of seminars
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment in phonetics and phonology
- Written assignment in grammar
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Written exam (4 hours) and oral examination (approx. 20 min.) The exam is weighted at 2/3 and 1/3 respectively. Both parts of the exam are graded together. Failing one part of the exam entails failing the whole course. Students who fail must sit both parts again.
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 start of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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FRA1200 | 7.5 | ||
FRA1210 | 7.5 | ||
FRA1010 | 7.5 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French
- French Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 2/3 F 2019-12-11 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates Storhall del 1 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 20 - Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 2/3 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"