AFAS249

015093

This course investigates how audiovisual media including feature films, documentaries, music videos, visual albums represent Africa. The emergence of digital technologies with widespread access transformed Africa's media landscape. Through this exploration of African audiovisual media, the course builds connections across the arts, social sciences, and humanities. Upon completing \"Images of Africa,\" students will have an enhanced understanding of contemporary Africa from a variety of social positions as well as the skills to interpret audiovisual media and evaluate their significance in cultural and historical contexts by drawing on a critical repertoire across disciplines.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

CE - CL (Cross Listed), GE - GEDE (Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis), GE - T2-HUM (Tier 2 Humanities), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)