SFF11220 French oral language (Autumn 2026)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Altijana Brkan-Masud
Teaching language:
French
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

  • 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.

Recommended previous knowledge

Prior knowledge equivalent to French level II from upper secondary school is highly recommended.

Teaching semester

  • One-year French Programme, full-time: 1st semester (autumn)
  • One-year French Programme, part-time: 1st semester (autumn)
  • Bachelor's Programme in Languages with French as one of their chosen languages: 1st or 3rd semester (autumn)
  • Bachelor's Programme in International Communication: 5th semester (autumn)

Content

This is a course where oral communication and pronunciation are central. Through various tailored activities, students receive training in using and understanding spoken French. Students also receive a practical and theoretical introduction to French pronunciation.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of a pragmatic approach to oral language, as well as familiarity with key language structures in French
  • has knowledge of French pronunciation (sound, rhythm, and intonation)
  • has knowledge of daily life, central traditions, customs, and ways of thinking in French-speaking countries

Skills

The student

  • can comprehend oral and written authentic texts in various genres and media
  • can communicate and use the language fluently at a normal pace, employing a broad vocabulary in French
  • can apply rules for French pronunciation (sound, rhythm, and intonation) to be understood in communication with others
  • can participate in prepared and spontaneous conversations on various topics
  • can use digital resources in an adapted learning situation

General Competence

The student

  • can use various learning resources and utilize them effectively for personal learning
  • can locate relevant material with the help of ICT

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching and guidance are provided in online meetings through digital collaboration tools. The university college's learning platform is used for distributing foundational documents, central study materials, assignments, and other relevant information about the subject. Self-study is included in the learning methods.

Workload

Approx. 280 hours

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Three individual oral assignments must be submitted by the specified deadline.

The required coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Required coursework must be approved before the student is eligible to take the exam.

Exam

Individual oral examination

Duration approximately 30 minutes. No aids allowed. Grading scale A - F.

The oral examination is conducted online via the learning platform

Examiners

Two internal examiners og one internal and one external examiner.

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is essential 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 team
  • Head of studies
  • Programme committee

Reading list

The current reading list for 2026 Autumn can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 4:29:27 AM