Syllabus

French: French Linguistics

Code
FR3012
Points
15 ECTS-credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
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
1A1N
Approved
Approved by the Faculty School of Language, Literatures and Learning, 12 March 2013.
This syllabus is valid from 12 March 2013.

Learning Outcomes

The goal of the course is that the student will develop advanced knowledge in one or more linguistic areas. After completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • reflect on literature in French within a linguistic area and make use of various linguistic analysis
  • formulate, argue about and discuss different issues within a linguistic area
  • use and analyze a corpus or sequences from different corpora within a linguistic area
  • in correct academic French in writing and orally explain the latest research in a linguistic area in a coherent, methodologically and terminologically customary manner.

Course Content

In the course one area in French linguistics are looked at and analyzed using different texts, corpora and scientific works in French. The student selects in consultation with the teacher a subject to specialize in.

Assessment

The course is assessed partly through written assignments and active participation in seminars and partly through the writing of an essay of about 7 to 10 pages.

Forms of Study

Lectures and seminars in which students are expected to participate actively.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • 90 credits in French, of which 30 credits on Undergraduate level 2, or equivalent knowledge.