HIST213

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HIST213

French Film and French Society HIST213 SP

Crosslistings: FRST275

Not Currently Offered

This study of the history of France since the 1930s to the present will draw upon selected films as historical evidence. The course will survey French cinema, employing video, and devote attention to major directors, especially Clair, Carne, Pagnol, Renoir, Truffaut, Godard, Tavernier, Resnais, and Malle. Films will be examined formally but will be analyzed primarily in their historical context. Close attention will be given to the political and social crises of the 1930s, collaboration and resistance during World War II, and the tumultuous events of the 1960s.

MAJOR READINGS

Robert Larkin, FRANCE SINCE THE POPULAR
FRONT
Alan Williams, REPUBLIC OF IMAGES
Henry Rousso, THE VICHY SYNDROME
Richard Kuisel, SEDUCING THE FRENCH: THE DILEMMA OF
AMERICANIZATION
Additional readings will be assigned.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One hour examination, two critical papers and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Twenty first-year students will be admitted by computer selection in Section 01. Twenty additional places will be held by computer for sophomores, juniors and seniors in Section 02. This course is open to students who have taken HIST220, France Since 1870. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Film Viewing

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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