Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

FREN 407 - INTRO TO CINEMA IN FRENCH

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA IN FRENCH
Department: French Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Introduction To Cinema In French -- In France and the French-speaking world (especially Africa): both the canon of "auteurs" of "high culture" and commercial "mere entertainment." Discussion of this distinction, and introduction to critical and theoretical discourse in film studies. Recommended Prerequisites: FREN 311 or FREN 312 or FREN 313 or Placement Test.