ANS 240 - Alaska Natives in Film

Institution:

Ilisagvik College

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Description:

This class analyzes the portrayal of Alaska's I upiaq and Yup'ik peoples, and Inuit in Canada and Greenland, as seen in films from the United States, Canada and Greenland. The focus of the class is on an examination of the social impact of the films and discussion of relevant political, educational and social topics that affect Alaska Natives. The course also explores how various film techniques are accomplished and how those techniques portray northern peoples in film. This course meets the Alaska State Department of Education certification requirement in Multicultural/ Cross-Cultural Communication. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X or permission of instructor. ART 200X is also recommended.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ilisagvik.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 852-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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