FRENCH 339

France on Screen: From Lumière to Godard

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for FRENCH 339.

Description

An introduction to the major artistic and historical developments in French film, particularly as it relates to French culture, politics, history and society, from the birth of cinema up to and including the New Wave. The course also introduces some analytical tools for the appreciation of film: film grammar and basic aspects of film theory.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

FRENCH 339: 15 points

Prerequisites

FRENCH 304, or 30 points at Stage II in Media, Film and Television

Restrictions

FRENCH 239 and 739