2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FREN 144 - French Societies Through Film


This course analyzes Francophone societies and discusses specific social issues of contemporary Francophone countries through their representation in cinema. One of the ongoing themes will be the distinction between cinematic representation of Francophone societies and the social reality. The focus of the course may vary from year to year. The course may take a look across the Francophone world or focus on a specific country or region, it may adopt a thematic approach, it may take a historical approach outlining key historical moments that have shaped Francophone societies into what they are today, or it may examine the dominant values and institutions in the Francophone world.
 

Prerequisites: FREN 120 , FREN 124  or above, or permission.

Course Designation/Attribute: LP

Anticipated Terms Offered: Periodically

Placement Guidelines
Please visit the Department of Language, Literature and Culture for the language placement guidelines.