FREN 2320

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FREN 2320
Introduction to French and Francophone Film

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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 tets, and will be conducted in French.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: FREN 2095 or CASE Q++.

Distribution Category (LA-AS, ALC-AS, GLC-AS)
Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Comments Recommended courses after FREN 2320: any 3000-level literature or culture course.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7386 FREN 2320   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Hybrid: rotational in person attendance to be determined by instructor. Prerequisites: FREN 2095 or CASE Q++ or permission of instructor. Recommended courses after FREN 2320: any 3000 level literature or culture course
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.