ENG 360 RACE AND DOCUMENTARY FILM

This course looks at how documentary films representing race function as anthropological, imperialist, propagandist, and popular texts. Attention will be paid to questions of commodification and (self-)representation and to the responsibilities of filmmakers and spectators of film. Films may include Chronicle of a Summer, Through Navajo Eyes, and When the Levees Broke.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as AFR 360/FLM 360.

Prerequisite

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For sophomores, ENG 250 is strongly recommended.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Attributes

MOIB, W