CONTEMPORARY AFRICANA FILMS   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog
   

AFRCNA 0788 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICANA FILMS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
James Murray presents the concept that two significant questions must be explored in any investigation of cinema: is the medium important enough to warrant serious discussion (study) and is black cinema needed, desired, or practical?" The themes, the characters, the cinematics styles or patterns and a critical evaluation of both independent and commercial black films. Attention will be given to the history of black films (1905-present)."
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis


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