SFF10410 French Civilization and Culture (Autumn 2010–Spring 2011)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Mandatory course in the one-year French programme. May be taken as part of the optional 60 ECTS module in the bachelor programme Society, Language and Culture.

Lecture Semester

Autumn 2010 and Spring 2011

Content

The students learn about France both as a country within the EU and from an international perspective. The course has a focus on cross-cultural knowledge and awareness. Important issues are the development of institutions, culture and society, and introduction to French economy and history.

Forms of teaching and learning

The course is taught as lectures and group lessons, and as web-based encounters for the web students. The learning platform is used for distribution of documents, central course reading and practices. Self-study is an important learning method requiring active participation in practice seminars all through the academic year.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• One written assignment each semester
• One oral presentation each semester

The coursework must be submitted by given deadlines and approved before a student may take the final exam.

Examination

An individual oral examination of approx. 30 minutes
The candidate’s factual knowledge is examined, as well as her/his oral production. The result is given on the A-F grading scale with A as the best mark, E as the lowest passing mark, and F denoting a failed result.

Literature

G Labrune: La géographie de la France. Nathan, repères pratiques, latest ed.

G Labrune/Toutain: Historie de la France. Nathan, repères pratiques, latest ed.

Décourvrir la France. La France en bref. M.A.E: ministère des Affaires étrangères

Other relevant texts handed out in class.