COM-350 Lenses on Africa

GER: TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts) and WC (World Cultures)
Prerequisite: Any one of the following: COM-101, COM-102, AST-200, or FST-202
Explores the African continent through film, focusing on critical social issues and ongoing transformations of social orientations and values. Explores a range of key African filmmakers, taking into account the historical, cultural and social contexts that inform their work. Provides an introduction to African filmmaking practices by focusing on both the form and the content of these films, and by examining the way that African filmmakers project local, national, and regional issues onto global screens. 4 credits.