Syllabus

French III: History of the French Language

Code
GFR2KQ
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
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 11 November 2020.
This syllabus is valid from 11 November 2020.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • discuss the main features of the development of the French language from a historical and cultural perspective
  • discuss the features and characteristics of today‘s French
  • distinguish and describe different features in the development of the French language based on texts from different eras
  • demonstrate a good linguistic competence in French both in writing and orally
  • reflect on different genres and trends in medieval and renaissance literature
  • analyse a selection of novels, plays and poems from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century.

Course Content

The course includes a study of texts from the Middle Ages to today‘s French. The texts are treated from a phonetic, syntactic and historical point of view. The main features of the language development from Latin to modern French are studied as are the expanse and position of the French language in the French-speaking world.

Assessment

The course is examined continuously through assignments and oral presentations, active participation in seminars and a written examination.

Forms of Study

The course consists of lectures and obligatory seminars. Instruction is in French.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • French: Written Proficiency II, 7.5 credits; French Literature II: Up to 1900, 7.5 credits; French II: Introduction to Linguistics and Academic Writing, 7.5 credits and French: Spoken French, 7.5 credits or French: Culture and Society II, 7.5 credits

Other Information

Replaces GFR2AU.