North African Cinema

Catalog description

This course will examine the contemporary Middle East and North Africa through documentary and film. Students will gain a better understanding of the mosaics of history, culture(s) and politics of the region. We will explore an assortment of themes including: colonialism, religion, war, identity politics, sexuality and gender dynamics, border crossing and the recent popular uprisings (course is conducted in English). Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts Ways of Knowing requirement