HTY 243S - African American History

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

The role of African Americans in cinematic films has varied widely, ranging from brutal savages in D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation to dynamic and powerful leaders as seen in Spike Lee's Malcolm X. This course explores the African-American experience through the cultural medium of cinema. Particular emphasis will be placed on examining how Hollywood represented African Americans and thereby reinforced, shaped and altered public perceptions of race and the role of blacks in society. The course will also investigate how historical developments in turn influenced the depiction of African Americans in film, examining the modern Civil Rights struggle within the context of the film industry. Every 3 Years. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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