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Ethnic Studies
Description: This course explores cinematic representations of African Americans and examinations of race in the United States. A range of topics will be explored including the depiction of Blacks in stereotypical ways, the construction of race, identity issues, group portrayals, interracial relationships, historical/cultural contexts, social position, intersection of race with gender and social class. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
Ethnic Studies
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ES 202 - Black Cinema
Description: This course explores cinematic representations of African Americans and examinations of race in the United States. A range of topics will be explored including the depiction of Blacks in stereotypical ways, the construction of race, identity issues, group portrayals, interracial relationships, historical/cultural contexts, social position, intersection of race with gender and social class. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
- LS: Aesthetic & Humanistic Inquiry + US Ethnic
- LS: Aesthetic & Humanistic Inquiry
- GS: Arts & Humanities + U.S. Ethnic
- GS: Arts & Humanities
- GS: U.S. Ethnic Diversity
- LS: U.S. Ethnic Diversity