Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:
- identify and explain different grammatical problems in the French language
- apply their knowledge of French grammar in their own written work in French
- understand and summarise a longer text in French
- reflect in French upon French academic texts
- write a shorter academic text in French according to established academic conventions.
Students taking the course with a contrastive focus shall in addition be able to:
- explain the grammatical differences between French and Swedish, and apply their knowledge in the translation of prose
- translate different types of texts from Swedish to French with linguistic certainty and stylistic ability.
Course Content
The course includes an in-depth study of French grammar. The course contains varied writing and grammar exercises, both controlled and freer in character, such as abstracts and article writing. For the contrastive option, there will also be translations.
Assessment
Continuous examination through written assignments as well as through a written test in grammar and a shorter written academic text.
Forms of Study
Teaching is both in the form of lectures and seminars. Teaching is in French.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, VG is required for module 1.
Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Grammar - 4 cr
Module 2: Academic writing - 2.5 cr
Module 3: Writing - 1 cr
Prerequisites
- 30 credits in French, including the course French Written Proficiency I, 7.5 credits. No knowledge of Swedish is required
Other Information
The course with contrastive focus can be part of the specialisation French in the teacher education programme at Dalarna University.
Replaces FR1095.