Cinemas of the Middle East (P02136)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P02136

This course presents an overview of the social role of cinema in Iran and the Arab world by presenting a historical perspective on the development and expansion of cinema in these parts of the world, as well as by presenting several thematic windows through which the relationship of cinema to these societies is examined.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By looking at Middle Eastern cinemas as social phonomena, this class will introduce students to the study of cinema as a mode of representation of the social histories of the Middle East on one hand, as well as introducing 'close viewing' methodologies for the study of film on the other. Thus it will serve the interests and academic needs of both students of the culture and history of the modern Middle East as well as Cinema studies and cultural studies students.