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FR3593: NEW WAVE PARIS A (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course explores the ways in which the city of Paris has been a source of inspiration for a number of French film directors who contributed to the transformation of urban culture in the 1960s. The course provides an introduction to the cinematic construction of urban space and to the myth of Paris as a modern city, and concentrates on la nouvelle vague, through a study of a number of its most influential directors.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Bruno Tribout

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Programme Level 3
  • French (FR)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Through a detailed analysis of a number of seminal films, the course explores the ways in which the city of Paris has been a source of inspiration for a number of French film directors who contributed to the transformation of urban culture in the 1960s. The course provides an introduction to the cinematic construction of urban space and to the myth of Paris as a modern city, and concentrates on la nouvelle vague, through a study of a number of its most influential directors. Films covered may vary from year to year, but might include examples such as Les quatre cents coups, dir. Francois Truffaut, 1959; Zazie dans le metro, dir. Louis Malle, 1960; Le Signe du Lion, dir. Eric Rohmer, 1962; Cleo de 5 a 7, dir. Agnes Varda, 1962; Paris nous appartient, dir. Jacques Rivette, 1961; Bande a part, dir. Jean-Luc Godard, 1964; Critique de la separation, dir. Guy Debord, 1961.

Further Information & Notes

This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with FR 4082 (New Wave Paris B). It will be available in 2014/15 and in alternate sessions thereafter.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: in-course assessment : one written assignment, ca 3000 words (100%)

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination.

Formative Assessment

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

Feedback

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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