Mise en scene: cinema et lecture balances attention to content, culture, and communication as it guides students to interact with texts from the French-speaking world. This film-based approach is complemented by a variety of readings. Mise en scene allows students to build their language skills, moving them from basic comprehension to analysis and synthesis, while reinforcing communication and critical thinking skills at all stages. The novice instructor and student can effectively use Mise en scene in a variety of intermediate and advanced-level courses. Book jacket.