Fall 2026
Introduction to Middle Eastern Cinema
Dates: September 21, 2026 – December 08, 2026Day/Time: Monday 09:00 - 10:00 AM EDT; Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Level: 200-Level
Certificate: Global Humanities
Global Humanities certificate requirement: Global imagination (study of art and culture).
Instructor: Persheng Vaziri, Afghan Female Student Outreach
An introductory survey class that critically reviews films produced in the Middle East, and explores the culture and the modern history of the region. In this class we will view films from the Arab world, as well as films from Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan. We explore the colonial influence in the region and efforts towards independence and modernization, reflected in the films and the film industry of various countries.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS