Films That Put Social Problems in Global Context

Outlines a strategy for using popular films in a sociology course to demonstrate the international nature of selected domestic social problems. Details two films, "El Norte" and "Cry Freedom," in terms of their storyline, preparatory lecture materials, sociological issues, studen...

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Published in:Teaching sociology 1990-04, Vol.18 (2), p.226-230
Main Author: Dressel, Paula
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apartheid
Audiovisual Aids
College instruction
Current Events
Film criticism
Global Approach
Higher Education
Lectures
Material films
Movies
Political debate
Racism
Social issues
Social Problems
Social Studies
Sociology
Sociology Education
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Study
World Affairs
World Problems
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Summary:Outlines a strategy for using popular films in a sociology course to demonstrate the international nature of selected domestic social problems. Details two films, "El Norte" and "Cry Freedom," in terms of their storyline, preparatory lecture materials, sociological issues, students' reactions, and practical matters of use. (DB)
ISSN:0092-055X
DOI:10.2307/1318496