SFF11520 French literature and literary theory (Spring 2026)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages
Campus:
Online
Course Leader:
Annika Mörte Alling
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

Prerequisites equivalent to French level II from high school are highly recommended.

Teaching semester

  • One-year French Programme: 2. semester (spring).
  • One-year French Programme: 4. semester (spring).
  • Bachelor's Programme in Languages with French as one of their chosen languages: 2. or 4. semester (spring).

Content

The students will gain insight into selected literary texts in French and into relevant literary theory. They will also get an introduction to different genres in a diachronic and theoretical perspective, as well as get to know the genres' unique nature and stylistic tools. Furthermore, the students will be trained in a critical and analytical approach.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of selected literary texts in French and of their literary devices, as well as of the relevant literary-historical and social context
  • is familiar with and has knowledge of various genres and their characteristics
  • has knowledge of French literary theory and analysis

Skills

The student

  • can read French texts in various genres and employ different interpretation and reading strategies
  • can produce various types of texts in French
  • can use analytical tools on literary texts and place texts in a literary-historical context

General Competence

The student

  • can use reference works and sources in an independent and reflective manner, and find relevant material in various media and through the use of ICT
  • can use current digital tools in working with textual expressions

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching and guidance are provided through online meetings via digital collaboration tools. The learning platform Canvas 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

Approximately. 280 hours

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

One individual written submission (approximately 800 words).

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

Exam

Individual written digital home examination.

Duration: 4 hours.

All aids are allowed, except communication and collaboration with others on the answers.

Grading scale: A-F.

Examiners

External or internal examiner(s).

Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is crucial for us to offer the best possible courses and study programs. This subject is evaluated in the following manner:

Mid-semester evaluation and ongoing evaluation/final evaluation

The results are reviewed by:

  • Teacher group
  • Head of studies
  • Programme committee

Reading list

The current reading list for 2026 Spring can be found in Leganto
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 11:29:25 AM