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Academic Year 2005/2006

Film and Anthropology: Nonfiction Cinema
ANTH 285 FA
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

Crawford and Turton, FILM AS ETHNOGRAPHY
Ruby, PICTURING CULTURE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four papers of 10-15 pages and no exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Although there are no fixed requirements, successful completion of any film studies or social science course is desirable. Screenings on Monday evenings at the Cinema at 7:30 p.m. Lab fee $40.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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