Fall 2004

F C 339 • DEVELOPMENT OF FRENCH FILM - W

Course Description

This course is designed as a survey of the major French film directors from 1895 to the present. It aims at presenting different cinematic styles and techniques. In addition the films are treated as cultural documents which speak to us about particular social, literary, historical, and anthropological aspects of French society through the years. Assignments: Writing: 7 essays of 650-700 words, typewritten and double-spaced. Class-Participation: For each film students should prepare 5 comments which will be collected each time. In addition each student will make a short presentation and lead a general discussion on a film screened in the course. Exams: based on films discussed in class and on class lectures.

Grading Policy

7 essays 60% 2 one-hour class exams 30% Class participation and oral presentation 10% No final exam

Texts

READINGS: Emily Zants, Creative Encounters with French Cinema (Coop Bookstore) Course packet SCREENING OF FILMS: Tuesdays 5-7 PM in Flawn Academic Center (AC:344), or on students' own time.

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