ANTH285 - Film and Anthropology: Nonfiction Cinema

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Film and Anthropology: Nonfiction Cinema
ANTH 285 SP

Crosslistings:
FILM 323

This course provides a broad perspective on ethnographic film, a special category of nonfiction film. It approaches film as a mode of constructing "reality." Concentrating on observational cinema and other types of ethnographic nonfiction, we will discuss the history and variety of these genres. We will explore the events and structures of everyday life, seeking the similarities and differences among societies through a comparison of cultural meanings in filmed visual images. Films and readings will be drawn from all parts of the world.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers and one longer take-home final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Although there are no fixed requirements some familiarity with film studies and social science analysis is desirable. Screenings on Tuesday evenings at the Cinema at 7:30 p.m. Lab fee $45.00

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Ostor,Akos A.

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: SCIE58

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004