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FRENCH/FRANCOPHONE FILM

FRENCH 465
Course Description

Representative French-language films will be studied from an esthetic and a cultural perspective. Choice of themes and periods studied will vary, and may range from historical surveys to a close examination of films from a particular time or place. Taught in French.

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Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.86

9.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.92% from Historical

A Rate
72.22%

35.78% from Historical

Class Size
18

2.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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