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FLM 351 Narrative Film & National Identity
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: IAU College
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Primary Subject Area: Film Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: FLM 351
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least 3 semesters of College-level course work. Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent, and 6 credit hours above the 100-level (introductory) in art, art history, literature, film studies, communication, or the humanities are strongly recommended; or instructor permission.
DESCRIPTION
In this course, students will explore mainstream commercial cinema's role as an art form and a mirror of cultural and political events, with a focus on movements like French New Wave, Italian Neorealism, British Kitchen Sink Realism, and American racial discourse. Through critical analysis of films' narrative structures and their impact on audiences, participants will assess cinema's influence on important societal debates and its significance as a cultural artifact. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of film as a medium for cultural insight and historical reflection.
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