SFF11620 French civilization (Spring 2025)

The course is connected to the following study programs

• 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 requirements

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

Lecture 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).

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of French post-war history, current political trends in France, as well as French economy and the country's international role
• is familiar with France's position in the EU and Europe, as well as in the French-speaking world
• has knowledge of key aspects of daily life and society in French-speaking countries

 

Skills

The student

• can compare key aspects of society with Norwegian culture in French
• can explain specific features of French post-war history and society
• can produce various essays in French and orally argue about them

 

General competence

The student

• can use reference works and sources independently and critically
• can find relevant material in various media and using ICT

Content

The students will gain knowledge about France, both as an EU country and in an international context. The course aims to contribute to cross-cultural insight and understanding. It covers France as a social system, French culture and society, as well as French economy and modern post-war history. The course also addresses other French-speaking parts of the world.

Forms of teaching and learning

The teaching and guidance are provided through online meetings via digital collaboration tools. As of today, the learning platform Canvas is used for distributing foundational documents, central study materials, assignments, and other relevant information about the course. Self-study is included in the learning methods.

Workload

Approximately 280 hours.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• One individual, written submission of maximum two pages excluding the reference list

Required courseworks must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Examination

Individual written home examination. Duration: 5 hours.

Topic: The French society and France's position in the EU and Europe.

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

Grading scale: A-F.

The written home examiniation is conducted as a digital exam.

Examiners

External and internal examiner or two internal examiners.

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

Literature

The reading list will be published in Leganto.