? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LLC-3-U03593

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.

? Keywords : Cinema, Middle East

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Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

- Introduces students to the study of cinema as a mode of representation of the social histories of the Middle East on one hand.
- Introduces 'close viewing' methodologies for the study of film on the other.
-Presents an overview of the culture and history of the modern Middle East as well as Cinema studies and cultural studies students.

One 2,000 word essay (20%)
One 3 hour examination (80%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel : (0131 6)50 4182
Email : Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Kamran Rastegar
Email : Kamran.Rastegar@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/