Postgraduate Course: African Politics, Literature and Film: Contested Representations (PGSP11130)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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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
| One essay of 3000 words (70% of total mark) and two short papers (each worth 15%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | African politics; literature; film; cultural studies |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Lawrence
Tel: (0131 6)50 8427
Email: andrew.lawrence@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)51 1659
Email: L.Hunter@ed.ac.uk |
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