Fall 2023  |  AMES 3820 Section 001: Topics in Middle Eastern Cultures -- Iranian Society through Cinema (32593)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:
9 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F only
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
Topics Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Virtual Rooms NORMREQD
Enrollment Status:
Closed (0 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Topics specified in Class Schedule.
Class Notes:
In this course, we will understand contemporary Iranian society and culture through the lens of Iran's cinema, focusing on the post-revolutionary period. Internationally renowned for its artistic, thematic, and narrative prowess, post-revolutionary Iranian cinema is unique in its ability to capture the aspirations, struggles, and triumphs of ordinary Iranians as they manage life in the Islamic Republic. In moving beyond stereotypical images presented by mass media, modern Iranian cinema provides a medium for us to delve into the complex makeup of issues such as religion, gender, class, ethnicity, and politics in Iran today. How does Iranian cinema reflect Iran's culture, society and politics? What role does Iranian cinema play in shaping Iran's national identity? What new insights does Iranian cinema shed onto the interests, subjectivities, and desires of Iranians themselves? Throughout this course, we will attempt to answer these questions by viewing a number of masterpieces of Iranian cinema and reading related social, historical, and political analyses. By engaging in an exploration of daily life in Iran through film, we will gain a more nuanced understanding of Iran's modern landscape and the diversity of opinions and experiences that it constitutes. This course will also serve as an introduction to Iranian history, especially following the 1979 revolution. By examining how Iranian cinema is intimately linked with this history, students will gain a better understanding of the significant role that cinema has played in shaping Iran today. All readings will be in English translation and all films have English subtitles. No prior linguistic or historical knowledge is required for this class. All readings will be freely available on Canvas.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32593/1239

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