AFAM 2890 - Mis/ Representations of African Americans on Screen

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Spring Semester Introduces African American subjects in popular film, beginning with such early directors as Oscar Micheaux, continuing through 1970s blaxploitation films and up to contemporary filmmakers such as Spike Lee and John Singleton. Students will investigate the construction of black identity and the depiction of black life on screen, as well as examine independent films versus mainstream Hollywood productions to consider how such films uphold and/ or critique conventional racial stereotypes. (Same course as ENG 2890). Prerequisite: Six (6) credits of English at the 1000-level.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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