Syllabus

French: Bachelor Degree Thesis

Code
FR2022
Points
15 ECTS-credits
Level
First Cycle Level 2
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
French (FRA)
Group of Subjects
French
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
French1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2E
Approved
Approved by the Faculty School of Language, Literatures and Learning, 05 February 2015.
This syllabus is valid from 05 February 2015.
Revised
Revised, 18 June 2015.
Revision is valid from 18 June 2015.
Discontinued
04 June 2019
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
  • collect relevant linguistic or literary material in French for a scientific study and demonstrate theoretical knowledge of some chosen relevant and up-to-date research questions in the same area of specialisation
  • demonstrate a high degree of independence and the ability to solve problems
  • write a theoretical work in varied and almost completely grammatically correct French. Students use methods appropriate for their work and can search for and critically interpret relevant sources, as well as analyse and summarise their results.
  • take on board and use different opinions from their supervisor and other students in order to work on their own texts
  • analyse, discuss and critically evaluate another Master degree thesis in French in a constructive way at the oral examination
  • defend their own degree thesis in French at the oral examination.

Course Content

The degree thesis has either a linguistic or literary focus. This focus and the subject matter are chosen in consultation with the supervisor. The course starts with a short section on methodology which is tailored to the focus the students have. During the course, students should write a degree thesis in varied and almost completely grammatically correct French of 20-25 pages, where, apart from knowledge of methodology, demands on scientific formalia should be met in order to be able to pass. The degree thesis should be defended at an examining seminar.

Assessment

The course is examined through the writing of a scientific degree thesis, the defense of the student’s own thesis and examination of another student’s work.

Forms of Study

Teaching takes the form of individual supervision.

Grades

The Swedish grades A–F.

Prerequisites

  • French Literature I, 7,5 cr, French Written Proficiency I, 7,5 cr, French Culture and Society I, 7,5 cr, French Oral Proficiency, 7,5 cr, French Literature II, 7,5 cr, French Writing Proficiency II, 7,5 cr, French Culture and Society II, 7,5 cr and French Linguistics and the History of the French Language, 7,5 cr on First cycle level 1, or equivalent knowledge.

Other Information

Replaces FR2017.