AFST 250 - Youth Pop Culture in No.Africa

Credits: 4

Youth in the MENA region are producers and users (consumers) of culture both their own and foreign (western). The course will provide a critical study of the culture of modern MENA youth. Students will examine the various changing cultural expressions within young people?s groups in the region. Students will analyze the collective responses to the postcolonial ?nation state? and globalization. Students will investigate the shared cultural characteristics as manifested in new identities, social character, artistic and creative expression. As well students will explore the aspirations, interests, and attitudes through the various media: print, music, t.v., and film. Offered regularly.