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French through Film and Media

CAS LF 308

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication

Prerequisites: CASLF 212 or equivalent; or placement test results. With the goal of better understanding French and Francophone culture and society, students study various media forms that can include film, written and broadcast press, television, podcasts, blogs, and social media. Topic for Fall 2025: Quebec Culture Through Its Films. Why is French spoken in North America? What makes Quebec's French different from France's? What does "chu tanne" mean? Explore Québec's rich history and culture through films that highlight its unique language and diverse people. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Gagnon CAS 218 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am The deadline to add an RS language class to your schedule is Tuesday, Sept. 9. This is earlier than the standard BU deadline to add a class.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Burgon STH 409 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.