African Politics, Literature and Film: Contested Representations (P02489)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : SPS-P-P02489

Together with background works discussing African historical and political developments, students will analyze and discuss some of the finest exemplars of world literature and film. Themes include representations of Africa's precolonial and colonial past, negotiations of its present post-colonial realities, state and social power, changing gender relations, and traditions and modernities. Students will also evaluate the ways in which aesthetic approaches describe political themes; that is, the politics of culture as well as the culture of politics. The course is tailored to make good use of the “Africa in Motion” African Film Festival taking place during the first (autumn) term, and build on the festival’s prior success.The course aims to re-interrogate the relationship among politics, literature, and film from comparative, critical and historical perspectives. The course would appeal to students wishing to continue advanced studies in African studies, comparative politics, literary or film studies, or students who wish to seek work in cognate fields.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Social and Political Studies), (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have developed an advanced knowledge and understanding of key issues and debates relating to contemporary African politics as well as the politics of African literature and film