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FREN0342A-F09

French Films vs Amer Remakes

French Films and Their American Remakes
By reading reviews and articles, by examining variations in structure, techniques, plot, and audience expectations, we will pinpoint the cultural differences that shape French and American versions of the same story. In some cases, we may extend our comparison to the novel/story that inspired the original French film. We will cover different genres such as comedy, historical film, drama, etc. our study may include the following films and their counterparts: Trois hommes et un couffin (Three Men and a Baby), Le Retour de Martin Guerre (Sommersby), Les Diaboliques (Diabolique). (FREN 0221 or 0230 or by waiver). 3 hrs. lect./disc., 2 hrs. screening.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92707
Subject Code:
FREN
Course Number:
0342
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FREN 0342

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

FREN0342A-F09 Lecture (Humbert)