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ETHN 288 –  Black Cinema (CRN: 98323) at  Skyline College for Fall 2024

Skyline College Website Webbased Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

ETHN 288 Black Cinema

This is a comprehensive exploration of the rich and diverse history of Black film and television across the Americas. It delves into works written, directed by, and starring people of African descent, tracing the development of Black media from the silent film era to the present day. Emphasizing Black cultural production and creative expression, students will analyze how film and television serve as vehicles for protest, resistance, and cultural affirmation. The curriculum incorporates Black studies theoretical frameworks and research methodologies to provide a deeper understanding of how media representations influence and challenge contemporary perspectives on race, gender, sexuality, and societal norms within today's society.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
  • Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)

Skyline College (Online Course)

Department: Ethnic Studies

Number of Units: 3


Section
OLH - Online
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/16
Meeting Time:
Days:
Online course Room: 0000
Instructor: Arnetta Villela-Smith
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 16, 2024
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