FILM 339 - Contemporary Southeast Asian Cinemas

1 unit(s)

(Same as ASIA 339) This course is designed to introduce students to the dynamic and diverse contemporary film texts emerging from Singapore and Thailand. The course focuses on the themes of urban spaces and gender and sexuality. The course reading material is designed to provide (1) theoretical insights, (2) general socio-cultural and/or political overviews, and (3) more specific analyses of film texts and/or filmmakers. Sophia Harvey.

Prerequisite(s): FILM 209 and permission of the instructor.

One 2-hour period plus outside screenings.

Not offered in 2022/23.