ENG 3381: Middle East: Film and Literature (2025-2026)

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This course explores how Middle Eastern and North African filmmakers and literary authors resist Western images and conceptions of these regions. Typical topics include the haunting impact of colonization on local cultures, landscapes, and histories; the intersection of various political identities; and remembrance as a radical act. Texts may include Raffo’s 9 Parts of Desire; Saadawi’s Frankenstein in Baghdad; films from Iran, Israel/Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia. As part of this Ways of Engaging course, students will work with political/climate refugees, local speakers, or community projects in Seattle. Typically offered: Alternate Years.

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Autumn 1077 5 Kimberly Segall
Tu,Th
12:50PM-2:50 PM
09/29-12/05
Demaray Hall 360
14 of 25 seats open
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Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course, Honors Course, Cultural Understand&Engagement, Ways of Engaging
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading, Audit
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term

Prerequisites:
WRI 1100: C- or better
OR Advanced Writing Eligible: Y or better
OR HON 2000: C- or better