Balkan Cultures in Film and Literature

Lecture, three hours. Examination of cultural and linguistic issues in Western Balkans (Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia) through literature, film, music, and visual arts. Examination of interaction of politics and culture (language, religion, literature, film, and mass media) before and after breakup of Yugoslavia by analyzing movies, literature, and music. All texts and films are in English translation. No prior knowledge of Western Balkan languages is required. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
6.7 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Very easy and chill Diversity req class. You are assigned to watch movies or do short readings before each class meeting to discuss. Other than attendance, the only thing you are graded on are 3 short papers and one final paper. Course material was interesting too.

Course

Instructor
Viktorija Lejko-Lacan
Previously taught
23F 22F 21F 20F 19F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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