Mediating Conflict: Syrian Television Drama and Revolution

Catalog description

This course examines audio/visual, written and digital media in contemporary Arab societies and the way they shape the current socio-political landscape and Arab public opinion. It introduces students to the mosaic of media trends and debates and helps them explore the countless transformations and processes affecting the diverse Arab region. Students will read, watch, interrogate and discuss various news articles, and other online audiovisual material such as documentaries, talk shows, live broadcasts, short film, etc. The course is taught in Arabic. Satisfies a major requirement for the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies major in Arab Studies Satisfies a minor requirement in Arab Studies Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)