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AMCULT 204 - Themes in American Culture
Fall 2023, Section 003 - Race, Religion, and Pop Culture
Instruction Mode: Section 003 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: American Culture (AMCULT)
Department: LSA American Culture
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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
HU
Other:
Theme
Waitlist Capacity:
unlimited
Repeatability:
May be elected four times for credit. May be elected more than once in the same term.
Primary Instructor:
Abdul Khabeer,Su'ad
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This course explores representations of Muslims and Black people in film and TV. We will watch several old and new television shows, music videos and films to examine stereotypes, such as the Black “emcee/rapper” and the Muslim “terrorist,” and the roles these stereotypes play in shaping what the US public thinks it “knows” about Black people and about Muslims. In this course, students are introduced to important concepts of popular culture and the skills to interpret music, film, and television so they learn to look critically at the relationship between race, religion, and popular culture. Students will also share what they learn and their own points of view by creating short video mashups or IG reels about representation for the public.

Schedule

AMCULT 204 - Themes in American Culture
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
26551
Open
35
10Y1
-
MW 2:30PM - 4:00PMG040 TISCH
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
Note: 001: Early American Cultural History
002 (LEC)
 In Person
30961
Open
35
10Y1
-
MW 1:00PM - 2:30PMG168 AH
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
Note: 002: Asian Americans in Rust Belt
003 (LEC)
 In Person
34241
Open
35
10Y1
-
MW 11:30AM - 1:00PMB3580 BUS
8/28/23 - 12/6/23
Note: 003: Race, Religion and Pop Culture

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