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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

LASS 953 - Middle Eastern Art and Culture


The artistic, socio-cultural and historical context of contemporary visual, literary and performing arts from Morocco Afghanistan. Through an examination of the lives and work of selected contemporary  filmmakers, illustrators, writers/poets, musicians and painters, the intellectual and artistic traditions underlying their work are explored.  Considering will be how they are affected by issues such as secular is and religious fundamentalism, political struggles, war and exile, women’s rights and impact of the West.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: LACR 102

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs