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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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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. ? Keywords : African politics; literature; film; cultural studies Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaPostgraduate (School of Social and Political Science), (School of Social and Political Science, 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 First Class Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
students will attain:
? critical approaches to the interpretation of politics, literature, and film ? an understanding of the wealth and diversity of African culture and politics ? insights into the complex intertwining of colonial and postcolonial themes and of aesthetic and political categories of representation Assessment Information
70 % 3000 word essay
30 % participation component to include a structured presentation on a topic of a student’s choosing Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Sue Grant Course Organiser Dr Andrew Lawrence School Website : http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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