FREN 2320

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FREN 2320
Introduction to French and Francophone Film

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course designed to follow FREN 2095, introduces students to key cinematic techniques used in analysis of films and to major movements in the twentieth century French cinema. Students will view a broad range of French and Francophone films spanning from 1945-2004 that includes canonical as well as contemporary works. Topics studied include: the evolution of gender representation in French and Franophone films, the depiction of decolonization, and the films de banlieu genre. The class will combine discussion, presentations, class scene analysis and readings from journalistic and film criticism texts, and will be conducted in French.


Prerequisites FREN 2095 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) score of Q++ or permission of instructor required.

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, FL-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, FLOPI-AS, GLC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (EUAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19268 FREN 2320   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 9, 2026

    • Menard, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person