JAN 136 - Sex and Politics in Iranian Cinema

Full Credit

Hybrid

MTuWTh, 9:15 AM -  11:50 AM

What if the fundaments of democracy as they are known to you were shaken by new rules and regulations that challenged freedom of expression? This course explores this often taken-for-granted human right in the light of the moving image and in the context of Iranian cinema after the 1979 revolution -one that has been praised internationally since the onset of the New Wave movement marked by Dariush Mehrjoui’s Gav.

In Sex and Politics in Iranian Cinema, students will be able to engage in critical thinking skills, make connections to the world, to Iranian culture, broaden their world perspectives and engage in an end-of-course collaborative and creative project writing, crafting and filming a scene for a final showcase. The outcome of this course can be used in their portfolio to either apply to film school or future job-seeking efforts in media and advertising, if so desired.

Additionally, students interested in integrating languages other than English (particularly Persian on this course), are welcome to do so and even use subtitles in their final project. 

Core Designation: Global Perspectives

Instructor:  Anahita Ghazi Bayat

Email: ag15@stmarys-ca.edu 

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: TBA

Course Fee: 0

Credits: 1