UNSW Handbook Course - French Cinema and Society

French Cinema and Society - FREN3312


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: French (School of Languages and Linguistics)
	Course Outline: See belowau
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: FREN1022, FREN2014, FREN2020, FREN2030, FREN3011 or FREN3104
	Equivalent: FREN3510
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

A study of contemporary French cinema. The aims of the course are to develop the student's skills in analysing film, and to examine the ways in which French society is represented in fiction films. It will also introduce students to French film theory. Students should note that films will be screened outside class time.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to interpret artistic French films
An appreciation of the social background of modern France through the analysis of French Cinema
Develop advanced listening/writing skills.

Assessment

Homework - 20%
Two speaking assignments - 15%
Two written assignments - 15%
Two tests - 20%
Final test - 30%

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