| Learning objectives |
- 1. Content:
- Present a well-structured summary of text excerpts and
establish links between the topics and concepts raised in the text
and the region-specific political, economic and social features
introduced in the course literature of the 1st and 2nd semester,
and
- Identify and describe key institutions, moments and figures in
the regions studied.
- 2. Language:
- Communicate in sufficiently coherent French so that the
responses are intelligible,
- Use appropriate French vocabulary, and
- Speak in grammatically accurate and well-pronounced French,
that is, avoiding major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or
pronunciation errors that inhibit communication.
- Show some degree of linguistic awareness by beginning to
correct their errors in the exam situation.
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| Examination |
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
| French Studies
2 Language: | | Sub exam weight | 40% | | Examination form | Oral exam | | Individual or group exam | Individual exam | | This grade is given for the students'
language skills. | | Duration | 30 min. per student, including examiners'
discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the
grade | | Preparation time | With the listed preparation time: 30
Minutes | | Grading scale | 7-point grading scale | | Examiner(s) | Internal examiner and second internal
examiner | | Exam period | Summer | | Aids | Open book: all written and electronic aids
The student is
allowed to bring to the preparation room: Simple writing and
drawing utensils, laptop/tablet as a reference book (NB: there are
no electric outlets available), any calculator, books including
translation dictionaries, compendiums, notes. PLEASE NOTE: Students
are not allowed to communicate with others during the preparation
time. | | Make-up exam/re-exam | Same examination form as the ordinary
exam |
| French Studies
2 Content: | | Sub exam weight | 60% | | Examination form | Oral exam | | Individual or group exam | Individual exam | | This grade is given for the content of the oral
presentation. | | Duration | 30 min. per student, including examiners'
discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the
grade | | Preparation time | With the listed preparation time: 30
Minutes | | Grading scale | 7-point grading scale | | Examiner(s) | Internal examiner and second internal
examiner | | Exam period | Summer | | Aids | Open book: all written and electronic aids
The student is
allowed to bring to the preparation room: Simple writing and
drawing utensils, laptop/tablet as a reference book (NB: there are
no electric outlets available), any calculator, books including
translation dictionaries, compendiums, notes. PLEASE NOTE: Students
are not allowed to communicate with others during the preparation
time. | | Make-up exam/re-exam | Same examination form as the ordinary exam | Description of the exam
procedure
The students will do one oral exam. - The examination is based on the material from the 1st and 2nd
semesters.
- At the exam, the student will draw a page from the 250-page
exam syllabus and prepare a summary of the text and discuss it in
terms of the overall context of the curriculum and of the specific
topic that it addresses.
- Two grades are given: one for content and one for
language.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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The course is built up around two dimensions – content and
language. The content dimension builds upon knowledge and
understanding acquired in the first semester with a view to further
exploring the interaction between the global and local contexts in
French-speaking parts of the world. In the second semester, focus
is on exploring, in a comparative perspective, some of the key
institutions, moments and figures that can illuminate our
understanding of how a particular context encounters globalisation.
Successive backward views in history will be introduced with a view
to better comprehend present taken-for-granted values and practices
as well as cooperation and conflicts betweenselected Francophone
parts of the world.Topics include state and nation formation;
colonialism, political, economic and educational institutions;
social security and religion.
The language dimension is aimed at improving the students’
grammar skills, pronunciation and fluency as well as their
listening and comprehension skills. Emphasis will also be placed on
learning and exercising phrases needed in order to make
presentations and participate in class discussions.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| All teaching and reading will be in French. A
combination of lectures, class discussions and student
presentations will develop students’ knowledge and ability to
analyse and understand current cultural and social processes in the
chosen region. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
The principal way for students to receive
feedback on their readings and work for this course (Content and
Language dimensions) is through active participation in classes.
Classes will incorporate regular tests and interactive exercises
(MCTs, problem solving, student presentations) as well as written
one assignment allowing students to measure their learning progress
continuously and prepare for their final exam. Students are
therefore expected to attend all classes and to come prepared and
ready to participate actively.
The lecturers will also strive to be readily available for
one-to-one dialogues during breaks and following each class
session.
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| Student workload |
| Lectures |
50 hours |
| Exam |
1 hours |
| Preparation |
155 hours |
| Total |
206 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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To be announced on Canvas
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