By the end of the module students should:
Note: You cannot take H-level European Cinema if you have already taken the module at I-level (even if you took it in a different language at I-level).
Students must have successfully completed:
Autumn and Spring terms | |
W2 | Screening + 1 hour lecture (introduction of key themes) |
W3 | 1 hour seminar |
W4 | 1 hour seminar |
W5 | 1 hour seminar + 1 hour lecture (Recapping from the perspectives of the different countries) |
Reading week | |
W7 | Screening + 1 hour lecture (introduction of key themes) |
W8 | 1 hour seminar |
W9 | 1 hour seminar |
W10 | 1 hour seminar + 1 hour lecture (Recapping from the perspectives of the different countries) |
Easter break | |
Summer term | |
W1 | 1 hour seminar |
W2 | 1 hour seminar |
The lectures will be taught in English. The seminars will be taught in French.
This language module will introduce students to society, culture and certain historical aspects through the medium of film. French films will be viewed, analysed and examined in their socio-historical context, while an analysis of further material (media and literary texts as well as video/audio) will provide the relevant background information necessary to understanding these films.
Team taught by German, French, Spanish teaching staff.
TBC
Some course material will be supplied by the tutor.
Oral commentary and dialogue within class on oral and written language work. Given immediately both to individuals and to group.
Written comments and mark on the University scale given to individual students for practice essays, with opportunity for individual consultation; the essays will be returned to students two weeks after seminar.
Feedback: Individuals will be allowed to see their exam paper with comments, under supervision, at an appointed date after the external examiner has reviewed the papers.
About this module
- Module name
European cinema - French- Course code
F39H (LAN00039H)- Teacher
Cathy Dantec- Term(s) taught
All terms- Credits
20