Course II, Literature or Linguistics

Aim and Content

The aim of the course is to give an in-depth understanding of a linguistic or literary topic. The linguistic topic can be selected from f.ex. French phonology, syntax, semantics, lexicology, textual linguistics or socio-linguistics. The literary topic can be related to a genre, a period, an author, an issue related to literary theory or similar.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

After completing the course focusing on a linguistic issue, the candidates will have a good insight into the theoretical foundation and methodological perspectives for the issue which has been covered, as well as knowledge of current research within this field.

After completing the course focusing on a literary issue, the candidates will have a good insight into the issues related to the literature and literary theory which has been covered, as well as knowledge of current research within this field.

Skills

After completing the course, the candidates will be able to teach, do research and other scientific work related to the area covered.

General competences

After completing the course, the candidates will have an overview of the topic covered, so that he/she can represent the field in cross-disciplinary and international contexts.

Course offered (semester)

Spring and autumn

Language of Instruction

French

Course Unit Level

Master

Access to the Course Unit

The course is open to all with admission to the Master's programme in French at the University of Bergen.

Pre-requirements

Bachelor degree with a specialization in French.

Recommended previous knowledge

French 100- and 200-level or similar.

Teaching Methods

The teaching is given as seminars, 12 double sessions per semester.

Compulsory Requirements

In order to take the exam, the students must receive approval for an oral presentation (about 15 minutes) related to the reading list during the first seven weeks of the semester. The students develop the presentation in cooperation with the teacher. The manuscript for the presentation must be turned in at the same time as the presentation is given.

In connection with the presentation for the exam, there must be at least one meeting between the student and the teacher.

Assessment methods

The exam is given at the end of the semester. The exam is a 20 minute oral presentation with one week of preparation time. In connection with the presentation, there is obligatory supervision.

Grading Scale

The grading scale A-F is used, where F is a fail.

Reading List

The reading list for a linguistic topic is about 200 pages.

The reading list for a literary topic consists of a literary part (3-5 fictional works) and a theoretical part (about 100 pages).

Any changes to the reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Place of Teaching

Bergen

Course Unit Evaluation

The teaching is evaluated according to the quality assurance system of the University of Bergen.

Contact Information

studierettleiar@if.uib.no