Arab Cinema: Cultural Insights through Film

The course introduces students to the history and to the contemporary diversity of Arab cinema as an artistic and social form, and as a political instrument. It examines an array of Arab films from the early 20th century to the present. Readings and screenings investigate these major areas: the construction of identity, socio-political and cultural change, Islam, history and modernity, the quest for freedom, women and sexuality. Theclass is taught in English and prior knowledge of Arabic is not necessary.

Fall, Spring

FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues

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