FREN 222 - French and Francophone Cinema 3 s.h.

This course explores the history of French and Francophone cinema from its origins to the present. Includes study of the film-making process, cinematic techniques, and corresponding vocabulary. The course focuses on cinema as an art form, as popular culture, and as a commentary on society and politics. Attention will be paid to the relationships between cinema in metropolitan France and in other parts of the French-speaking world such as Africa, the Caribbean, Québec, and the Middle East. Taught in English. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): COMP 100.