DRAFT - 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2026  
DRAFT - 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

FREN 491 - French Cinema


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

A survey of French cinema from the turn of the century to the New Wave of the 1960s and ‘70s. Discussion of the films of major French directors with emphasis on how each film contributes to the development of a national tradition and reflects important issues in French society. Research paper required for graduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 341  or FREN 342  or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: FREN 691