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American Ethnic Cinema (Honors)


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 Ethnic Cinema Hon


Prerequisite

Permission of Honors


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The goal of this class is to explore the various representations of ethnicity in American film and understand the complexities involved in their creation and depiction, as well as to be able to communicate that in verbal and written form.


Topical Outline

African-American Cinema Latino/a Cinema Native-American Cinema Asian American Cinema Definition and creation of race/ethnicity in culture History of ethnic representation/involvement in American Cinema Hollywood vs. Independent cinema Feminine vs. masculine depictions Ethnic-specific issues and issues shared by all


General Education Core

CORE IV: Humanities and the Arts