Syllabus

French within an EU Context

Code
GFR27B
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
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
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 01 March 2019.
This syllabus is valid from 01 March 2019.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students shall, in acceptable French, be able to:

  • describe the history of the European Union (EU)
  • describe in brief the EU‘s largest institutions
  • describe and discuss important aspects of the EU in the present day
  • analyse short texts from different genres that address the question of the EU
  • understand, speak and write technical language in French that refers to the EU.

Course Content

The course involves study of the history and activities of the EU.Through the use of texts and other media, language study, mainly EU non-fiction written i French, comprises a component in the course. Students will work on both their written and oral language proficiency.

Assessment

Continuous assessment of active participation in seminars and written assignments.

Forms of Study

Lectures and obligatory seminars. The language of instruction is French.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • General entrance requirements and French B/French 3 at Swedish upper secondary school, or equivalent knowledge. French 3 can be replaced by French: Basic course II 15 credits at Högskolan Dalarna

Other Information

Replaces FR1055.