FRENCH FILM & FICTION NOW (FR3011)

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The course aims to introduce students to up-to-date literary and cinematic developments in France, and Francophonie, give students the opportunity to learn about the recent issues in French culture and society and develop their skills in oral and written French. Taught in French (presentations and papers may be written in English).

Code: 
FR3011
Name: 
FRENCH FILM & FICTION NOW
Discipline: 
FR (French)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
FR1300CCI OR FR2100CCI OR FR2200CCI OR FR2101 OR FR2102
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Assess and explain the particular ways the works presented in class have dealt with critical issues such as childhood and adolescence, family relations and dysfunctions; immigration, exile and integration.
  2. Give oral presentations on excerpts from novels and film sequences (oral production).
  3. Narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions (writing production).
  4. Understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in literary works and films (reading comprehension).
  5. Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar, artistic and symbolic matters discussed in class when the delivery is slow and clear (oral comprehension).
  6. Write short personal critical essays on books and films and explain their opinions (writing production).

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