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French Cinema and Society - FREN3312
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: FREN1022 or FREN2014 or FREN2030 or FREN3101 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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