Course AFR298

French: Discourse Analysis of Social Media

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2026

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the importance of the digital context for language use and communication in social media
  • with an analytical ability, apply and critically approach relevant concepts and theories for the analysis of discursive practices in Francophone social media
  • carry out a scholarly analysis of an aspect of Francophone social media
  • express themselves in good academic French in oral and written presentations
  • discuss and problematise the role of social media as a forum for discussion and debate
  • reflect on the importance of social media for people‘s identity construction.

Extra information:

The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 23, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Mixed
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
French
Entry Qualifications :
  • 90 credits in the main field of study of French including 30 credits in French III
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3PS7
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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