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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

French and Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

FR-131 French Language 1

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will be able to
  • correctly express themselves in French
  • explain their choices from a grammatical perspective
  • write in different genres
  • translate basic texts from Norwegian to French

Contents

The course further develops the theoretical basis provided in FR-121 French Language 1. Instruction focuses on morphological, syntactical, semantic and pragmatic aspects of the construction of words, phrases, sentences and texts. Various activities, for example translating and writing summaries, will be used to train students in their practical usage of French.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars.

Examination requirements

For major students: a resumé or a translation. For students on integrated teacher training programme with master's degree: passed practice.

Examinations

  • 4-hour written examination in grammar (no examination support material is allowed) counts 2/3 towards the final grade.
  • 3-hour written examination in practical usage (you are allowed to use the dictionary "Le Petit Robert I" eller "Le Micro-Robert") counts 1/3 towards the final grade.

Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
FR-118 – French Language. 7.5
FR-117 – French Usage. 7.5
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