THEATER, DANCE AND FILM 259 - African Francophone Cinema. Spring 2010

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Franklin and Marshall College

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Description:

Examination of diverse films by African directors from former French and Belgian colonies. Interpreting their creations as both a visual text and a cultural document will help students explore a multiplicity of issues related to identity and its representation in cinema. Discussions will include a representation of gender, race, social, political, religious, and cultural questions. Viewing films from French-speaking Africa, in mostly African languages with English subtitles, students will begin to understand different cultures studied and their national identifiers. Prerequisite: FRN 305 or 306. Same as AFS 259/FRN 359. Diakité

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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