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French Cinema Research Seminar (FREN40001)

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Overview

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This subject is designed to allow students to develop their analytical and research skills in a particular area of French cinema. Students may choose to analyse a French film, the work of a French film director, French film criticism, a French film genre, or specific themes or theoretical issues in French cinema. Students will present their research in French in both oral and written form by means of class presentations, class discussions, online discussion forum contributions and essay writing. The subject is taught and assessed in French.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to initiate and conduct a research project on an aspect of French cinema
  • Have familiarity with the practices and theoretical concerns of French filmmakers
  • Be able to conduct analysis of the social and cultural processes represented in the films studied
  • Have awareness of critical approaches to French film.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations
  • Have developed written communication skills: through essay and assignment preparation and writing
  • Have developed public speaking skills and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations
  • Be able to pay attention to detail: through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision
  • Be able to time manage and plan: through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.

Last updated: 31 January 2024