Course Description
A survey of the history, contributions, debates, and controversies that have characterized
Black cinema and television, emphasizing the relationship between Black film and television
media with American identity, culture, and politics—extensive use of films, supplemented
by lectures and presentations by Black persons involved in the film industry.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
- Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU Area C1 or F), UC (IGETC Area 3A)