— Ethnographic Film
Overview of the use of film in anthropology and its advantages and limitations in comparison to written ethnographic descriptions. Essential features of ethnographic films. Film production in anthropological research and problems encountered in producing films in the field.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Overview of the use of film in anthropology and its advantages and limitations in comparison to written ethnographic descriptions. Essential features of ethnographic films. Film production in anthropological research and problems encountered in producing films in the field. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027