Topics in Arabic Cultural Production. 3 credits

Catalog description

Focuses on major trends and issues in modern Arabic cultural production with an emphasis on the inter-connectivity of politics and art, socio-economic contexts, issues of censorship and regulation, and the means of access to production for Arab artists working beyond state apparatus. The course surveys works of art, cinema, media, and literature from across the Arabic speaking world. Notes: Prior knowledge of Arabic is not required. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages . May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.