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French linguistics III: French diachronic grammar (B-KUL-F0AI9A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
4 ECTSFrench26 Second term
Goyens Michèle
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Aims

After a methodological introduction, this course focuses on the origin and the development of the phonological, morphological and syntactic structures that characterise Modern French. Its main objective is to make students understand  the mechanisms that underlie these evolutions, so that they develop a better insight into the complexity of the structures of Modern French. The students also learn to use in a critical way the different approaches of the analysed problems.

The students will also learn to report (orally and/or in a written form) on these insights in a form that is academically adequate and in a language that meets the level C1.

Previous knowledge

The students are familiarised with the grammatical concepts of French linguistics and have very good French language skills. In particular, the student that enrolls for this course has a proficiency of the French language as determined in the final requirements of the course French Proficiency of "Frans: Taal en Tekst II", implying the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Activities

4 ects. French linguistics III: French diachronic grammar (B-KUL-F0AI9a)

4 ECTSFrenchFormat: Lecture26 Second term
Goyens Michèle
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Content

The introduction of the course is methodological and discusses the problem of the description in diachronic linguistics. In a next part, Latin and French are compared systematically, with special attention for the main shifts which developed during the evolution of the language, regarding phonology, but mostly morphology and syntax.

The various aspects of the evolution of French is introduced by means of a short Old French text, Aucassin et Nicolette.

Course material

A detailed course text is provided to the students.

The various evolutions of French is introduced by the following text, which the students have to acquire:

  • Aucassin et Nicolette. Edition bilingue de Philippe Walter. Folio Classique.

 

Format: more information

Next to formal lectures by M. Goyens, there are also practical sessions in groups of students.

Evaluation

Evaluation: French linguistics III: French diachronic grammar (B-KUL-F2AI9a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Presentation
Learning material : Course material

Explanation


Presentation of part of Aucassin et Nicolette during the semester (25% of the final result in the first exam period).
Oral examination (75% of the final result in the first exam period).
During the preparation of the exam, the students have at their disposal following documents:
-the book of Aucassin et Nicolette
-the course text.

In order to be allowed to take part in the exam, the student should have given the presentation concerning Aucassin et Nicolette during the classes.

Information about retaking exams

Oral examination (100% of the final result in the first exam period)
During the preparation of the exam, the students have at their disposal following documents:
-the book of Aucassin et Nicolette
-the course text.

In order to be allowed to take part in the exam, the student should have given the presentation concerning Aucassin et Nicolette during the classes.