FRA11024 French grammar (Autumn 2025)

• Mandatory course in the One-year French Programme (full-time and part-time).
• Mandatory course in the 60 ECTS part of the Bachelor's Programme in Languages for students with French as one of their chosen languages.

• One-year French Programme: 1. semester (autumn)
• One-year French Programme, part-time: 1. semester (autumn)
• Bachelor's Programme in Languages: 1. or 3. semester (autumn)

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of the grammatical structure of the French language, including sentence construction, verb system, phrase structure, and parts of speech
• has knowledge of geographical, social, and situational variation in French and how cultural factors influence language usage
• has knowledge of differences and similarities between English, Norwegian, and other languages

Skills

The student

• can use appropriate grammatical terms to analyze and explain language usage in French
• can explain differences and similarities between French and Norwegian or other languages, providing suitable examples
• can produce longer, coherent texts in writing and orally on grammatical topics

General Competence

The student

• can analyze and explain how language functions
• can use grammatical terminology to describe language usage and explain it to others
• can use dictionaries, reference works, and digital tools appropriately, both independently and collaboratively

Teaching and guidance are provided through online meetings using digital collaboration tools. It is strongly recommended to participate in these online meetings to fully benefit from the course. The online meetings take the form of lectures, group problem-solving sessions, and discussions about course material, with expected student participation. Preparing for and reflecting on these online meetings are therefore important for maximizing the learning experience. The instruction primarily takes place in French.

The learning platform Canvas is used for distributing study materials and assignments, as well as other relevant information about the course. Self-study is included in the learning methods. It is also recommended to form study groups and to continuously engage with acquiring French language skills, for example, through newspapers, radio/podcasts, films, etc.

Two individual, written assignments and one oral presentation (individual or in a group) must be submitted by the specified deadline.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required coursework must be approved before the student can sit the exam.

The assignment is an individual written home examination, lasting for 7 days, accompanied by a reflection note of maximum 500 words.

All resources are permitted except communication and collaboration with others regarding the answers. The submission must be an independent effort.

Grading scale: A - F.

The written exam will be conducted as a online home examination.

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to be able to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This course is evaluated in the following way:

Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are processed by:

• Teaching group
• Head of Studies
• Programme committee