Introduction to African literature and film

Harvard FAS

From traditional folktales reimagined on Netflix to groundbreaking novels and bold Nollywood productions, we’ll discover how African writers and filmmakers have shaped and reshaped the continent’s image from the 1950s to today. Together, we’ll read powerful works by authors like Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Dambudzo Marechera, Ama Ata Aidoo, Binyavanga Wainaina, Namwali Serpell among others, and engage with cinematic works by directors such as Ousmane Sembene and Tsitsi Dangarembga.…