FRENCH 269

French Language and Culture in Film and Literature

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for FRENCH 269.

Description

A linguistic and cultural course taught entirely in French and designed to enhance students’ aural, oral and written proficiency through the study of a series of key films and/or literary texts that also shed light on important aspects of twentieth century and post-Millennium France. Topics will be selected from the following: France and World War II; The May 1968 “Revolution”; Immigration; Globalization; Changing Religious, Cultural and Sexual Identities. Students will also develop competency in filmic and/or literary analysis.

French 269 is designed for students who have achieved 24 credits in Level 3 NCEA French or who have passed any stage 2 French language course.

Availability 2017

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Deborah Walker-Morrison

Assessment

100% coursework

Points

FRENCH 269: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points from FRENCH 204, 304 or approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restrictions

FRENCH 129