CANG9262 : B2/B2+ _ Sight and Sound: Documentary in Film and Radio

Objectives

This module aims at developing both a critical and creative response to the documentary form, while continuing to work on language acquisition and practice. 

By exploring in context a range of existing works for film and radio, students will deepen their understanding of English-speaking cultures, particularly North-American, while also developing a better appreciation of the methods used by documentary makers and the ethical and political questions these raise. It will also offer excellent opportunities to improve listening skills and build more specific vocabulary on a range of contemporary topics.

This growing body of knowledge will then help students realise the creative component of the module, namely recording, in small groups, a documentary podcast. This part will involve doing research, making editorial choices, conducting interviews or finding testimonies, scripting the programme, recording and editing… all in English of course! This will help students work on their spoken English skills, especially pronunciation and delivery of their finished scripts.