African/francophone Film
Overview of francophone and other African cinema, teaching analysis and writing while exploring links between film, politics, and identity.
Summary
Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Analysis papers allow for different interpretations, and the instructor appreciates any demonstration of effort.
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Prerequisites
Course mapSophomore standing and 3 credits in AFRICAN, or graduate/professional standing
- Sophomore standing
- 3 credits in AFRICAN
- graduate/professional standing
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- Sophomore standing
- 3 credits in AFRICAN
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Professors
Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Vlad Dima is described as a casual and funny lecturer who values student perspective and effort. He is accessible in office hours and open to different interpretations in analysis papers, though participation is important in small classes.
VLAD DIMA is recorded teaching in Spring 2019, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Vlad Dima offers a casual, funny, and accessible learning environment where participation matters and effort is appreciated.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2010: 3.54 GPA, 73.9% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2019: 3.77 GPA, 85.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Analysis papers allow for different interpretations, and the instructor appreciates any demonstration of effort.
Historical reviews of Vlad Dima: Students value the small class size, open-minded grading, and the instructor's reassuring presence in office hours.
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Latest available · Fall 2021— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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