French, Bachelor's Thesis
This course constitutes the final component of the Bachelor’s programme in French and offers students the opportunity to complete an independent academic research project in French linguistics or in literary and cultural studies. The project demonstrates the student’s ability to formulate a relevant research question, apply appropriate theory and methodology, and present results in accordance with academic standards.
La première thèse de doctorat sur les langues berbères, Université Mouloud Mammeri de Tizi Ouzou, 28 mai 2003. Foto: Vermondo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The course consists of an independent Bachelor’s thesis corresponding to 15 ECTS credits. Students conduct an academic study within the field of French linguistics or French literary and cultural studies. The thesis must demonstrate analytical independence, critical use of sources, and linguistic accuracy, and must comply with established scholarly conventions. The course concludes with a thesis defence and opposition.
The course is organised around the progressive development of an individual research project conducted under supervision. Students work through successive stages that include defining and delimiting the research topic, selecting suitable theoretical and methodological approaches, gathering and analysing empirical or textual material, and drafting and revising the thesis. The course culminates in the oral presentation and defence of the completed work, as well as opposition on another student’s thesis.
Teaching Format
Teaching is conducted in French and consists primarily of academic supervision. Supervision is provided on an individual basis or in small groups and is designed to support students throughout the research process, from the initial formulation of the project to the final version of the thesis. Guidance focuses on research design, methodological choices, analytical depth, and the linguistic and structural quality of the written work. Each student is entitled to a total of nine hours of supervision.
Assessment
Assessment is conducted in French and is based on the written Bachelor’s thesis, the oral defence of the student’s own work, and opposition on another student’s thesis. Grading follows a seven-point, criterion-referenced scale from A to F. To obtain a passing final grade, students must achieve at least grade E on the thesis and demonstrate an adequate level of academic French in both the written and oral components of the examination.
Examiner
Anders Bengtsson
Per Förnegård
Fanny Forsberg Lundell
Hans Färnlöf
Hugues Engel
Malin Roitman
Mickaëlle Cedergren
Sofia Lodén
Christophe Premat
