FREN 125 — C French Culture Through Cinema 3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to French and Francophone culture through film. Through analysis of classic and recent Francophone films, students gain an appreciation of this medium as works of art as well as an understanding of the connection between culture, film, and language. Films and characters are situated within their historical, socio-political, and cinematic contexts with an emphasis on their cultural relevance and representation of the French-speaking world. Ten to twelve films will be viewed for analysis and discussion. Characters and political, social, and artistic movements in France and other Francophone countries as reflected in the works of French-speaking film directors and writers will also be examined. Lectures and class discussions in English. All films with English subtitles. (CSU/UC)