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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

French and Norwegian, English if needed

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended to have a level equivalent to level 2 from high school (formerly B-language or C-language), alternatively B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Language courses and previous stays in France will also be an advantage. We do not recommend following the course without any prior knowledge, as this will be very demanding.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should have knowledge of central parts of the morphological and syntactic system. They should understand the most important grammatical rules underlying written and spoken texts in French. Furthermore, they should be able to communicate orally with understandable pronunciation and be able to explain central phenomena in French phonetics, as well as account for differences between formal written French and everyday spoken French.

Contents

The course provides the theoretical foundation for students' communicative competence. The teaching consists of lectures and seminars and provides an introduction to the French language with emphasis on the syntactic and morphological system, as well as a theoretical introduction to French phonetics with pronunciation training.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars. Student-active working methods and use of digital resources. For students in teacher education for grades 8-13, practice is included. Active participation by students is necessary to develop good language skills, therefore participation in the course is mandatory.

Examination requirements

For all students: two written home assignments (one written home assignment is omitted for students in teacher education). Information about conditions for taking the exam will be provided in Canvas.

For students in teacher education (LU): passed practice.

Approved mandatory participation in teaching (70%)

Examinations

5-hour written school exam consisting of three parts, two parts in grammar, one part in phonetics. Each part counts equally (1/3 of the total grade). Assessment: graded grade (A-F).

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

General admission requirement

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-121 – French Language 1. 10
FR-137 – Innføring i fransk språk, del 1. 5
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