I. Recap - lesson:
The film "Mona Lisa Smile", directed by Mike Newell, was released in 2002.
The ending/closing credits clearly depict the consumption of the society of the period, that is to say / i.e. of the 1950s.
(CAREFUL: it is better to say "the consumer society of the 1950s")
They (= The credits) also show to what extent (= dans quelle mesure / à quel point) women were used to promote consumption.
to date someone / to go out with someone / to go out on a date
to go steady
to get engaged
a wedding (the ceremony) ≠ a marriage (the life of a married couple)
to get married with someone / to marry someone
to end a relationship / to break off a relationship / to break up (with someone)
II. Themes and topics:
(The setting of the movie is Wellesley College, 1953-1954.)
Using the movie as reference and ressource, focus on one of the themes or topics below, and prepare a group presentation (maximum 3 pupils per group) tackling the topic you have chosen.
- Pedagogy (= the science of teaching):
>> what is "good teaching"?
>> traditional vs. progressive
- Feminism
- Family:
>> the teenager
>> marriage
- Art >> here are some questions suggested by the film:
>>> Should paintings look like real life?
>>> What is the point of representational painting in the age of photography?
>>> Some people dismiss modern art by saying that it is vulgar, or that a child could do it. Is this a fair comment on Jackson Pollock's technique?
>>> In 1987, Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" sold for 39.9 million dollars: is it worth it?
- Truth and concealment in society and relationships
You will film yourselves presenting the topic, and bring me a flash drive (= usb key) with your file on it.
Due date = January 17th, 2024.
(I will answer your questions, if you have any, in class)
The film "Mona Lisa Smile", directed by Mike Newell, was released in 2002.
The ending/closing credits clearly depict the consumption of the society of the period, that is to say / i.e. of the 1950s.
(CAREFUL: it is better to say "the consumer society of the 1950s")
They (= The credits) also show to what extent (= dans quelle mesure / à quel point) women were used to promote consumption.
to date someone / to go out with someone / to go out on a date
to go steady
to get engaged
a wedding (the ceremony) ≠ a marriage (the life of a married couple)
to get married with someone / to marry someone
to end a relationship / to break off a relationship / to break up (with someone)
II. Themes and topics:
(The setting of the movie is Wellesley College, 1953-1954.)
Using the movie as reference and ressource, focus on one of the themes or topics below, and prepare a group presentation (maximum 3 pupils per group) tackling the topic you have chosen.
- Pedagogy (= the science of teaching):
>> what is "good teaching"?
>> traditional vs. progressive
- Feminism
- Family:
>> the teenager
>> marriage
- Art >> here are some questions suggested by the film:
>>> Should paintings look like real life?
>>> What is the point of representational painting in the age of photography?
>>> Some people dismiss modern art by saying that it is vulgar, or that a child could do it. Is this a fair comment on Jackson Pollock's technique?
>>> In 1987, Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" sold for 39.9 million dollars: is it worth it?
- Truth and concealment in society and relationships
You will film yourselves presenting the topic, and bring me a flash drive (= usb key) with your file on it.
Due date = January 17th, 2024.
(I will answer your questions, if you have any, in class)