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Title: Special Topics: Lit/Fine Arts
Course Section Number: ENG-370-01
Department: English
Description: FRE 312-01 = ENG 370-01 = BLS 270-01: African Film This course will study the evolution of African cinema since 1950. Traditionally dominated by the celluloid film, known for its sobering representations of Africa, the African cinematic landscape has recently witnessed the rise of the video film, generally characterized by a more aggrandizing portrayal of local cultures and communities. While analyzing the generic differences between these two types of films, we will also examine their appeal among African and international audiences. Furthermore, we will consider and reflect on the nexus points between African orality especially African myths and legends, and several contemporary issues among which immigration, globalization, gender relations, identity formation and modernity. Our primary resources will be films produced by acclaimed directors hailing from Cameroon, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Egypt, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This course will be offered in English, however French students will submit all writing assignments in French. Prerequisite: None Credits: 1 Instructor: Adrien Pouille
Credits: 1.00
Start Date: August 23, 2018
End Date: December 15, 2018
Meeting Information:
08/23/2018-12/13/2018 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:10PM - 02:25PM, Detchon, Room 212
Faculty: Pouille, Adrien
Requisite Courses: Prerequisite: 1 course credit from ENG at Wabash

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Cross-list Group Capacity: 20
Cross-list Group Student Count: 10
Calculated Course Status: OPEN
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