ETHN 288 - African American Cinema

    Recent Professors
    A. Villela-Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ETHN 288
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Evaluation and assessment of film and television media created by and featuring people of African descent, from the silent film era to today, focusing on media as a tool for protest, resistance, and cultural affirmation. Using Black Studies frameworks, students will examine racialized media representation and its intersection with class, gender, and sexuality, while analyzing concepts such as race, racism, racialization, and decolonization. Through critical engagement with African American media, students will explore the historical and cultural contributions of Black communities and their ongoing struggles for justice and liberation.