Comparative Studies
Jacqueline H. Fewkes, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted research in many different parts of the world, including India, Indonesia, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Professor Fewkes has written several articles on topics as diverse as visual ethnography, transnational economic histories, development and Islam. She is the author of the books “Locating Maldivian Women’s Mosques in Global Discourses” (2019) and “Trade and Contemporary Society along the Silk Road: An Ethno-history of Ladakh” (2008), as well as editor of “Anthropological Perspectives on the Religious Uses of Mobile Apps” (2019), and co-author of “Our Voices, Are You Listening? Children’s Committees for Village Development” (2001). Professor Fewkes has also co-directed/produced two video works: “Progressive Pesantren: Challenging the Madrasa Myth in Java” and “The Culture of Here: Preserving Local History in a Local Museum.”
Viewing Culture: Exploring Social and Cultural Issues through World Films
Live In-Person Only.
In this six-week course we will watch a selection of feature-length narrative films from different countries around the world that highlight important social themes of our times, including gender equality, family life, refugee experiences, and other topics. Each week participants will gather to watch a compelling fictional film framed by a brief introduction from Dr. Fewkes that features background information and thought-provoking questions for the viewings. After watching the film together we will have a discussion, beginning with an anthropologically informed commentary from Dr. Fewkes about significant issues in the film, followed by open floor comments and questions from course members in a movie club style discussion. Together we'll enjoy some amazing world films while reflecting on their messages and contents. Film selections for this class are all new from previous film courses with Dr. Fewkes, and most will be shown in their original languages with English subtitles.
Register early! Space is limited.
Film showings begin at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion begins at 12:00 p.m.
Six Lectures
- Caramel (Lebanon, 2007; 1 hr 36 min) -
- Welcome (France, 2009; 1 hr 10 min) -
- Tampopo (Japan, 1985; 1 hr 54 min) -
- Stanley Ka Daba (India, 2011; 1 hr 36 min) -
- Parasite (Korea, 2019; 2 hrs 12 min) -
- Film will be selected by students from a list of suggestions, via vote in the 3rd week of class. -
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| Course # W6T2 — Full 6 Weeks
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| Place: | Room 158, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesdays, January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27 2024 |
| Time: | 10 - 1 PM |
| Fee: | $100 / member; $120 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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