This course introduces students to the aesthetics of African cinema. The socio-political, historical, economic and aesthetic backgrounds are given to the emergence of this cinema as an alternative to Hollywood and auteur cinemas. The course underlines the aesthetics that make this an alternative cinema. That renowned literary figures like Sembene Ousmane stand tall in the scenery of African cinema only emphasizes the indelible connection between literature and cinema.
The course is recommended for students majoring in archaeology, civil engineering, urban planning and architecture. It covers identifying and analyzing of architectural and engineering works, burial structures and buildings.
