French: Written Language Proficiency I

The course aims to develop the ability to communicate in writing in French.
On completion of the course, students shall be able to:

• describe and apply the most common grammatical terms in various forms of linguistic analysis
• apply basic French grammar in their own text production such as writing writing simple texts or summarizing a newspaper article in good French
• use a basic vocabulary in French
• demonstrate basic awareness of, and apply knowledge of, the structure of the French language
• demonstrate independence in their studies and reflect on their own learning.

If the course is read with a contrastive focus, it is also included to be able to:

• translate short texts, eg. a newspaper article from Swedish into French.

The course includes a systematic review of basic elements of French grammar with practice exercises of various kinds. Linguistic analysis is carried out in connection with different types of writing exercises of both a controlled and freer nature. If the course is read with a contrastive focus, there are also translation exercises.

Continuous assessment through written assignments and a written final exam.

The teaching is conducted both in lecture form, and through seminars. Teaching
takes place in French and/or Swedish.

The Swedish grades U–VG.

To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, VG is required in at least 4 credits.

Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Basic knowledge of general and French grammar - 1 cr
Module 2: Grammar - 4 cr
Module 3: Written proficiency - 2.5 cr

Replaces FR1050.