CNTP424

From mammies to matriarchs -- the image of the African American women in film from 1900 to the present. The representation of African American women in American film will be examined historically and with reference to the relationship between existing feminist theory and issues of race and class. The goal of the course is to permit students to assess critically the nature of media and "entertainment" imagery in relation to sexual, racial and class oppression. This course has a lab component. Satisfies CA upper level core requirement. Lab Fee.