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Title: Color TV: Black Folk on TV
Course Section Number: BLS-270-05
Department: Black Studies
Description: The course will survey the proliferation of Black representation on television shows with a particular focus on 1980-2000. We will review variety shows like Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor, sitcoms like Different World and Living Single, and even a selection of entertainment shows like The Chris Rock Show and In Living Color. Special focus will be dedicated to aspects of Black family shows like The Cosby Show and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Students will also be introduced to aspects of cultural theory and cultural criticism. This course will appeal to students interested in the intersections of popular culture and race relations. Caution: We will watch a lot of TV.
Credits: 1.00
Start Date: January 20, 2025
End Date: May 10, 2025
Meeting Information:
01/21/2025-05/08/2025 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:10PM - 02:25PM, Center Hall, Room 215
Faculty: Watson, Jamal

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BLS-270-05
Color TV: Black Folk on TV
OPEN Black Studies 30 19 / 11 / 0
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