French 376C - Cinema and Society

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Washington University in St Louis

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This survey of French and Francophone cinema examines the history of the medium from its origins through some of its more recent trends, focusing on its socially activist tendencies. Films viewed have explicit social and political messages, oftentimes highly critical of established ideological currents. Among the film/auteurs studied are Gance, Clair, Renoir, Truffaut, Godard, Varda, Sembene, and Jaoui. There is an optional extra session for group film viewing. Films are on reserve in Olin Library. Grading consists of presentations of the films and directors, a midterm exam, and a final paper. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 307D.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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