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+ New in Winter 2012

 
FIAF Language Center
22 East 60th Street
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Adults
Thematic Courses
Literature and Film

Analyze a feature film scene by scene and improve your comprehension, expression, vocabulary, and understanding of French language and culture. Read course objectives below.

Winter 2012
January 9–March 24
FIAF, New York

   
FL.B2.A01 Tue Thu 12:15-1:45pm
Level: Advanced B2
Instructor: Joel Kozicka
Price: $620 per session
Jean de Florette
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Book: Jean de Florette, M.Pagnol
Film: Jean de Florette, C. Berri
   
FL.C1.D01 Mon 10am-12pm
Level: Expert C1/C2
Instructor: Joel Kozicka
Price: $475 per session
Bel Ami
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Book: Bel Ami, Guy de Mautpassant
   
FL.C1.A01 Tue Thu 5:45-7:15pm
Level: Expert C1/C2
Instructor: Joel Kozicka
Price: $620 per session
Un long Dimanche de fiançailles
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Book: Un long Dimanche de fiançailles, S.Japrisot
Film: Un long Dimanche de fiançailles, J-P. Jeunet
   
FL.C1.C01 Wed 1:30-4:30pm
Level: Expert C1/C2
Instructor: Beatrice Puja
Price: $620 per session
La Femme fardée
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Book: La Femme fardée, Françoise Sagan
Film: La Femme fardée, José Pinheiro, 1990

Comme pour tous les romans de Sagan, celui-ci a pour personnage principal la société bourgeoise argentée de Paris dans la splendeur de sa sophistication et de ses maux, qui mènent ses personnages à effleurer le drame. Le film, réalisé par Jose Pinheiro, est joué par une distribution de grand talent.

Dans ce cours, nous aurons le plaisir d'explorer non seulement une œuvre mais un auteur intéressants. Françoise Sagan est d'une certaine manière l'incarnation d'une époque et d'un génie, et en est aussi une caricature, une victime. Le monde dans lequel nous nous trouverons submerges est fascinant et déroutant parce qu'il nous est familier et étranger à la fois.

Course Description

This challenging and exciting advanced course consists of an in-depth, scene by scene study of a feature film adaptation of a major piece of work in French literature. Students will analyze and discuss the development of the story line and the characters, as well as the cinematographic use of images to reinforce the storyline.

This lively reading, watching, listening and discussion course gives students the opportunity to obtain a basic knowledge of classic and modern French literature, as well as gain a better understanding of the French people and their culture.

Objectives

  • Improve your oral comprehension and expression
  • Familiarize yourself with the diverse accents and speaking patterns of the various regions of France or French-speaking countries
  • Become skilled at distinguishing between different levels of language
  • Broaden your vocabulary while learning new idiomatic and/or slang expressions and understanding the context in which they may be used
  • Learn the common gestures and facial expressions used in communication
  • Review some major grammar points as used in context
  • Develop more confidence in your speaking skills through conversations on the programs viewed and the topics discussed
  • Acquire a greater understanding of the French historical, social and cultural context which constitute the background of the films and novels studied

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