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.
Athena Title
American Directors of Color
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
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.
General Education Core
CORE IV: Humanities and the ArtsSyllabus