- Cinema for French Conversation and Pronunciation

Catalog description

Training and refining of all skills, with an emphasis on pronunciation and oral communication. Conducted in French. The course topic for the fall 2025 term is "Africa on the Screen". This course surveys the evolution of the visual representations of Africa from colonial depictions to contemporary African perspectives. Through the analysis of a selection of films and music clips, students will engage with themes such as 1/ Constructing the Other, 2/ Reclaiming African Stories, 3/ Migration, Belonging, Cultural Identity in Flux, 4/ Youth, Urban Life & Everyday Realities, 5/ Globalization, Conflict, and Family Bonds, 6/ Gender and Liberation 7/ Environmental Advocacy, and 8/ Afro-futurism. The course emphasizes refining French language skills, with particular attention to pronunciation, listening comprehension, and oral communication. Discussions, debates, and oral presentations will help students develop critical thinking and confidence in expressing complex ideas in French. By the course’s end, students will gain a deeper understanding of Africa’s diverse realities and confidently discuss complex ideas in French.