| Course ID: | FILM(AFAM) 2130. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | American Directors of Color |
Course
Description: | Cultural history of the most important ethnic film makers in the American cinema from the 1920's to the present, with emphasis on stories and styles of the films, as well as on the underlying economic and social contexts. |
| Oasis Title: | American Directors of Color |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will become familiar with the cultural, political, psychological and
historical discourses crucial to the understanding of cultural diversity and racial
struggle in American film history. Students will be required to read, research and
write on the topics as well as participate in class presentations and discussion. |
| Topical Outline: | This course focuses on the history of Ethnic American Cinema and its directors. |
| Honor Code Reference: | The University of Georgia has a strongly worded policy concerning academic dishonesty.
Please refer to the University Student Handbook regarding this policy. Violations
of this policy will be reported to the appropriate university officials for
investigation and disciplinary action. |