Course Description
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----This course offers an introduction to French and Francophone cinema through a range of topics, such as its historical, cultural, economical development, popular genres and major trends.
These aspects will be discussed in relation with important issues in France and the Francophone world such as the question of identity, cultural policy and globalization.
We shall also review the position of French speaking cinema and its standing in today's broader international context.
In addition, the course will undertake an exploration of various cultural aspects and their representations in films through the analysis and study of films contents.
The medium of instruction and most of the materials used will be in French.
- Weighting: 6 credits
- Prerequisite: FREN2002 OR equivalent
- Assessment: 100% coursework
- This course is offered in the first semester
Course Objectives and Outcomes
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- To identify major trends and periods in French speaking cinema.
- To identify and understand the main issues and debates that take place today among French and Francophone filmmakers and within the film industry.
- To investigate cultural issues through the french speaking cinematic production.
- To develop a critical approach to film viewing.
- To expand French language proficiency in the various competencies.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Situate the major periods, trends and currents of French speaking cinema within a broad historical and cultural framework.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cultural, societal aspects and current issues of contemporary France and other French-speaking societies as rendered through films and the cinematographic industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand, analyze critically and discuss perceptively French speaking film contents.
Coordination and Teaching
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> Mr Sylvain Holtermann
Rm KK611, KK Leung Blg
Course Info
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