MCCCD Program Description

Foreign Films: Third World

Course: HUM211AD

First Term: 1993 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Analysis of representative Third World films and directors and their contributions to the art of cinema

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define Third World Society and list several characteristics of a Third World Society. (I) 2. Explain the relationship between cultural identity and national identity. (I) 3. Describe the impact of capitalism on Third World film. (I) 4. Trace the historical development of Third World filmmaking. (II) 5. Identify examples of realism in Third World film. (II) 6. Identify the pioneers of Third World filmmaking who contributed to the emergence of national cinemas in Third World societies. (III) 7. Analyze the conflict between film as political/social commentary and film as entertainment. (IV) 8. Identify current trends in Third World filmmaking. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Social, Cultural, and Economic Contexts of Third World Film A. Characteristics of Third World Societies B. Cultural Identity and National Identity C. The Impact of Capitalism on Third World Cinema II. Theory and Practice of Third World Filmmaking A. Historical Origins B. Individual Authorship C. Realism D. Third Cinema E. Representative Films and Directors III. National Film Industries A. The Indian Subcontinent B. East and Southeast Asia C. Latin America D. The Middle East E. Pioneers in National Film Industries F. Representative Films and Directors IV. Cinema Astride Two Cultures A. Film as Political and Social Commentary B. Film as Entertainment C. Current Trends D. New Cinematic Forms for the Future E. Representative Films and Directors

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/15/1992

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