African Societies through Film

4 credits

Exploration of contemporary African urbanization and social change via film, including 1) transitional African communities, 2) social change in Africa, 3) Western vs. African filmmakers’ cultural codes. Ideological and ethnographic representations, aesthetics, social relations, and market demand for African films are analyzed. Prerequisites: upper-division standing. Will not receive credit for SOCI 187 and SOCD 187.