ANTH285 - Film and Anthropology: Nonfiction Cinema

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Film and Anthropology: Nonfiction Cinema
ANTH285 FA

Crosslistings: FILM323

A comparative study of cultures through nonfiction film, the course emphasizes interpretation in film and anthropology. It approaches film as a mode of constructing reality. Concentrating on observational cinema and the film of ideas, we discuss the varieties and history of nonfiction film making. We explore the events and structures of everyday life, seeking access to similarities and differences among societies through a comparison of cultural meanings in filmed visual images. Films and readings are drawn from East Africa, South Asia, Europe and America and classics of nonfiction cinema.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short papers, in class midterm, longer take-home final.

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 Tuesday evenings at the Cinema at 7:30 p.m. Lab fee $40.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

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.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM; ..T.... 07:30PM-10:00PM; Location: AWKS010

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 8

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

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000