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FREN 3136 01F — French Through Film

CRN 52368

3.0 credit hours

This course gives students a synthetic vision of the history of French cinema, since its invention by the Lumière brothers until today. A diverse range of cinematic genres (comedy, science-fiction, drama, documentary) and movements (l’avant-garde, les années noires et grises, la Nouvelle Vague) will underline profound cultural transformations in the French speaking world. Students will also analyze basic concepts of cinema, such as directing, production, sound, film-narrative, lighting, and editing. Conducted in French. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.

Course Details

College Arts and Humanities Instructor Amarie, Olga
Location Online Course Seats Available 20 open (10 / 30)
Instructional Method Fully at a distance More than 95% of class sessions are delivered via distance education technology. This course may require students to travel to campus/designated instructional site to attend orientation, take an exam, or participate in other on-site experiences. Waitlist Available No Waitlist Available
Schedule Type Asynchronous Instruction Asynchronous Course: Instruction delivered online without specified meeting days, times, or location. Material Cost N/A
Semester Summer 2021 University Store Online
Term Minimester I Course Fees N/A

Meeting Times

Dates Days Time Building Room
May 17 - June 17, 2021 - - - -