French 3 upper: une courte introduction au cinéma français
Join this engaging course in the heart of London and explore the history of French cinema, from the Lumière brothers to today’s leading filmmakers and performers. Please note that this course will be taught entirely in French.
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The course provides an overview of the history and development of French cinema. It begins with the Lumière brothers and the first public screenings of moving images, as well as Georges Méliès’s pioneering silent films. Students will explore key movements in French cinema, such as la Nouvelle Vague, and examine their influence on contemporary filmmaking.
The course focuses on influential directors, including Truffaut, Tati, and Varda, alongside notable actors and well‑known film trailers. It also considers French cinema today, including current debates and controversies.
Sessions are interactive and include short pair and group discussions, so students should be comfortable taking part in conversation in French.
What will we cover?
The course will cover:
major movements in French cinema, such as la Nouvelle Vague
influential directors, including Truffaut, Tati, and Varda
contemporary French cinema and current debates and controversies
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
The course will enable students to:
explore the history of French cinema
examine influential movements in French filmmaking
discuss key French actors and landmark films
consider contemporary French cinema and the debates and controversies surrounding it
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is designed for students with an upper‑intermediate level of French. Learners should have studied French for approximately 4-5 years recently, or have an equivalent level of proficiency. All activities will be conducted in French, and students are expected to participate actively in group discussions and conversations using the language.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found.Hereare some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All class materials will be provided by the tutor.
Originally from Vendome in the Loir-et-Cher, I am a versatile native French teacher who has been teaching students of all ages and levels in London for more than 30 years. My students' French language knowledge ranges from complete beginner to advanced levels: as well as teaching adults, I teach French to primary school children and conversation skills to A-levels students. For 30 years, I have also tutored students for French exams and taught adults in one to one and groups in companies and government agencies. As an applied linguist (MA), I am passionate about all aspects of foreign language learning and teaching and I always aim to provide a positive learning experience in order to help students develop a long-lasting interest in languages regardless of their age, level or ability. My teaching classroom practices are influenced by communicative and task-based language teaching. As a constuctivist, I strive to make my students active and inquisitive participants in class in order to enhance their own learning experience. My classes are accessible, lively and interactive, and I try to use authentic French material to make my classes cultural as well as linguistic.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Students will explore key movements in French cinema, such as <em>la Nouvelle Vague</em>, and examine their influence on contemporary filmmaking.</p><p>The course focuses on influential directors, including Truffaut, Tati, and Varda, alongside notable actors and well‑known film trailers. It also considers French cinema today, including current debates and controversies.</p><p>Sessions are interactive and include short pair and group discussions, so students should be comfortable taking part in conversation in French.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Join this engaging course in the heart of London and explore the history of French cinema, from the Lumière brothers to today’s leading filmmakers and performers.<br>Please note that this course will be taught entirely in French.</p><p>The course will cover:</p><ul><li>major movements in French cinema, such as <em>la Nouvelle Vague</em></li><li>influential directors, including Truffaut, Tati, and Varda</li><li>contemporary French cinema and current debates and controversies</li></ul><p>The course will enable students to:</p><ul><li>explore the history of French cinema</li><li>examine influential movements in French filmmaking</li><li>discuss key French actors and landmark films</li><li>consider contemporary French cinema and the debates and controversies surrounding it</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This course is designed for students with an upper‑intermediate level of French.<br>Learners should have studied French for approximately 4-5 years recently, or have an equivalent level of proficiency. All activities will be conducted in French, and students are expected to participate actively in group discussions and conversations using the language.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found.<a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p><p>All class materials will be provided by the tutor.</p><p>You may also wish to consider our<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/language-culture" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>language and culture courses</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/conversation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>conversation courses</strong></a>, or<strong></strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/languages/pronunciation-and-accents-courses" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>pronunciation and accents courses</strong></a> to expand and consolidate your learning.</p>EuropeanFrenchconfigurable
