Transition to Democracy in Serbia: The Alternative Films of Goran Radovanovic
This module class explores the transition to democarcy in Serbia from the fall of the Milosevic regime to the present through a combination of documentary and feature films. Topics include: historical background, non-violent student movement resistance to dictatorship, rural elections, the dramatic social changes in the transition to democracy and a market economy. The instructor is a talented film maker from Serbia whose first feature film was premiered at this year's Montreal film festival.
The Fabrics of Central Asian Culture
Many scholars from different fields in Central Asian history and culture came and lectured on their respective fields. The course also included a screening of Beshkempir the Adopted Son, a film by Kyrgyz director Aktan Abdykalykov. This course took place in conjunction with an art exhibit at the Allen.
Russia and the Geopolitics of Contemporary Central Asia
A course that explored Post-Soviet Russian in the context of imperialism and colonialism. Specific topics included Chechnya and the Afghan War.
Sex (Eastern Europe), Lies (History), Videotape (Film)
A course following the political and cultural changes of Yugoslavia over the past few decades. Taught by Rajko Grlic, a famous Yugoslav film director.
