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2025 Spring > UGRD > ANTH > ANTH 260

Anthropology On Film

Course #: ANTH 260

Description:
Film has become an important medium for recording and conveying information about human behavior. To what extent do ethnographic films present a complete and accurate record of cultural reality and to what extent do they project a filmmaker's romantic vision of 'message'? Examples of ethnographic film are viewed and discussed in light of these questions.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9362 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Waters,Alan F McCormack M01-0409
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: International, World Cultures