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ARBC2210: Screening the Arab World
2025 unit information
This unit focuses on the history of cinema in the Arab world. The chefs-oeuvre of Arab cinema, the contemporary independent productions, and the poetic of their authors are studied in relation to the cultural, social and political history of the Arab world.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Arabic Languages and Cultures |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Arabic Languages and Culture or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Film Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Have developed a general knowledge of the history of cinema in the Arab World
- LO2. Understand the link between aesthetics and politics with specific reference to Arab cinema
- LO3. Know the Masterpieces of Arab cinema
- LO4. Know how to articulate a solid analysis of Arab films
- LO5. Know the major works in the field of Arab cinema studies
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