Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian and French

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students should have acquired knowledge of French literature from several eras and genres. They should be able to analyse and interpret the texts and at the same time put them into a historical and social context. The students will also have acquired knowledge of France's history in order to understand today's French society and the rest of the French-speaking world. Through the work on the course, the students will also have further developed their ability to understand and express themselves in French, both orally and in writing.

Contents

The course deals with French literature from the 17th to the 19th century, literary history, literary theory and textual analysis, as well as today's French society and the French-speaking world in light of France's history.

A five-week stay in Caen in January/February is included in the course. Among other things, an introduction to French geography and social studies will be given. During their stay, the students interview at least two people in French and write a thesis in French based on the interviews. The stay ends with a written assignment and an oral exam. If you have been granted an exemption from your stay, you must also write a special thesis. This is completed with an oral presentation at the University of Agder, in accordance with guidelines set by the teacher.

Please note that registration for the trip takes place in the autumn semester.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars.
For students in the teacher education, grades 8-13, supervised professional work practice is included. The students' active participation is necessary to develop good language skills, therefore participation in the course is compulsory.

Examination requirements

  • Passed oral presentation of the thesis in Caen or at the University of Agder (applies to all students)
  • In connection with the partial exam in culture: a passed assignment in cultural studies (applies to all students)
  • In connection with the partial exam in literature: a passed assignment in literature (exempt for students in the teacher education). For students in the teacher education programme: passed professional work practice
  • Approved compulsory participation in teaching (70%)

Examinations

5-hour written examination under surveillence in literature which counts 50% towards the final grade.
4-hour written examination under surveillence in culture which counts 50% towards the final grade.
You are allowed to use the dictionary Le Petit Robert I or Le Micro-Robert on the exams.
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-112 – French Literature. 7.5
FR-113 – French Civilisation. 7.5
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