Syllabus

French II: Spoken French

Code
GFR2JC
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
1G1F
Approved
Approved, 21 September 2020.
This syllabus is valid from 21 September 2020.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • analyse and reflect on linguistic variation with regard to linguistic registers and sociolects
  • explain and discuss pronunciation variations in different parts of the French-speaking world
  • interact orally in different situations and adapt the language to different contexts
  • argue orally in a convincing manner.

Course Content

The course includes studies of how pronunciation varies in different geographical areas of the French-speaking world. It also includes studies on linguistic variation with regard to linguistic registers and sociolects as well as exercises in understanding different variants of spoken French and in communicating in French in different situations and on different subjects. The course further includes studies and exercises in argumentation in spoken French.

Assessment

Students are assessed continuously based on their active participation in seminars,oral presentations and written assignments.

Forms of Study

Teaching consists of lectures and obligatory seminars, where students should participate actively. Instruction is in French.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

To achieve the grade of VG in the whole course, students must achieve a VG in both modules.

Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Active Participation in Seminars and Oral Presentations - 5 cr
Module 2: Written Assignments - 2.5 cr

Prerequisites

  • French Written Proficiency I, 7.5 credits, French Oral Proficiency, 7.5 credits, French Literature I: From 1900 to the Present Day, 7.5 credits and French: Culture and Society I, 7.5 credits on First cycle
  • No knowledge of Swedish is required.