Undergraduate UNE-FREN206-2023
French Cinema
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Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
interpret French-medium films in light of their cultural and historical contexts;
discuss and evaluate aspects of culture and society as portrayed in differing genres of French-medium film;
critically analyse the narrative devices, techniques and themes of French language films; and
examine and apply critical interpretations of films with reference to secondary literature.
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- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component.
- Other requirements -
Students require a DVD player or a laptop able to play DVDs. Students require an internet connection fast enough to enable the streaming of YouTube clips.
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period. Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
French cinema is one of the most historically and culturally significant national cinemas in the world. Beginning with the early silent period of the late 19th century, which marks the origins of cinema as it is known today, in this subject you will also survey some of the most significant movements of French cinema; from the experimental films of the Surrealists and the Nouvelle Vague, to the gritty depictions of city life of New Realism. You will be provided with foundational knowledge of French film theory and criticism, together with background information on the socio-political context of film production in France. The subject will be taught in English with all prescribed films having English subtitles. For this reason, the subject is open to all students with an interest in film, and not just those who are majoring in French.
Online Participation: 500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2 Essay: 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 Analysis: 1500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 Oral Presentation: 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
- Structured online participation: 500 words (equivalent). (10%)
- Written Essay: 2000 words (equivalent). (40%)
- Essay on the film/s not treated in the oral presentation: 1500 words (equivalent) (30%)
- Oral presentation in English: 1000 words (equivalent) (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).