Oct 31, 2024  
2023-2024 University Bulletin 
    
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FREN 289 - Francophone Film: Africa, Caribbean, Quebec

3 Credit Hours


This course will compare and contrast a sampling of African, Caribbean and Québecois films to demonstrate the polyvalent character of Francophone cinema. Students will discuss the aesthetic, theoretical and socio-political questions raised in each film’s geopolitical context. Practicalities including production, distribution and exhibition will be considered. Students will view films by Sembène, Mambety, Bekolo, Teno, Sissako, Nacro, Palcy, Monpierre, Peck, Brault, Jultra and Arcand. Knowledge of French is encouraged, but not required. This course can only count toward the major or minor if the student completes the 1-credit intensification in French. 

* Taught in English.

Listed also as BWS 289 , and CAS 289 .

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102  or CRWS 102  

This course will satisfy the core area requirement in fine arts and multicultural studies.



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