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MELC 165 - Film and Fiction of Iran

Middle Eastern Languages and CulturesUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MELC

Course Number

165

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Film and Fiction of Iran

Course Description

This course introduces students to major themes in modern Iranian literature and cinema. Short story readings and discussions provide an analytical framework for the screening of films covering diverse topics of significance in Iran today. All films have English subtitles; lectures and readings are in English. No prior knowledge of Iranian history or literature is required.

Minimum

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Breadth

Arts & Literature, International Studies

Prerequisites

Upper division status.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

1

Minimum Hours

8

Maximum Hours

9

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

8

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

2

Minimum Hours

15.5

Maximum Hours

16.5

Term

Summer

Duration (in weeks)

6

Minimum Hours

7.5

Maximum Hours

7.5

Maximum Hours

2.5

Minimum Hours

20.5

Maximum Hours

22.5