Anthropology and the Motion Picture: syllabus
The primary films to be studied this semeser are listed below.
In most instances, we will devote a week to the study of the main film.
Additional clips from related films will be shown in class.
However, the primary films are to be viewed outside class prior to the beginning of each week’s classes.
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Africa I: Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Week 3
Africa II: Tarzan (Disney- 1999)
Week 4
Africa III: The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)
Week 5
Italy I: Room with a View (1986)
Week 6
Italy II: Summertime (1955)
Week 7
Italy III: The Godfather (1972)
Week 8
Arabia: Aladdin (1992)
Week 9
South Pacific: Bird of Paradise (1932)
Week 10
South Pacific: The Bounty (1984)
Week 11
South Pacific: South Pacific (1958)
Week 12
Conclusion