French Cinema - Introduction To Film Study

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The course is based on close readings of individual films. We will look at the concept of film analysis and the relationship between film, politics, and society. The written assignments are designed to develop students’ writing skills in English and their ability to engage critically with a visual document. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and to lead discussions on assigned topics. The course is taught in English and open to all students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Recognize, analyze, and interpret the human experience in terms of personal, intellectual, and social contexts. 2. Be able to “read” a film and analyze the aesthetic experience of viewing. 3. Acquire the skills to view films as an art form. 4. Study the terminology associated with film criticism. 5. Write a film analysis, and explore the relationship between film, politics, and society. 6. Reach a balance between broadening students’ knowledge of French culture and expanding their critical thinking abilities. 7. Develop the skills required to decipher the complexities of the visual culture in which they live. 8. Students will become visually literate citizens. View Class Schedule