Literature and Cinema from West Africa

FRN

446

Literature and Cinema from West Africa

This course introduces students to literature and cinema from French speaking West African countries. We will study various works from the 1950's up to the present through five major themes: oral tradition, cultural alienation, social and political critcism, women's condition and the old/new generation conflict. Documents studied will include novels, documentaries, fiction, films and songs. Some of the authors to be considered include: D.T. Niane, Camara Laye, Ahmadou Kourouma, Sembene Ousmane, Djirbril Diop Mambety, Maraima Ba and Safi Faye.

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

Yes

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