Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - CA 216 E100

Selected Topics in Cinema Studies (3)

World Cinema

Class Number: 3184

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Jun 20, 2025: Mon, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

    May 12 – Jun 20, 2025: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Instructor:

    Sessional

  • Instructor:

    mohammad jafar yousefian kenari
    mjyousef@sfu.ca

  • Prerequisites:

    One of CA 135, 136, 137, 186, 235, 236, 316 (or 337), 318 (or 335), 416 (or 436), or 30 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course will cover a specific topic within the field of cinema studies not covered in depth in regularly scheduled courses. This course can be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Students with credit for CA 237 under the same topic may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will survey significant moments and movements in world cinema. While the specific national focus may vary, the goal of the course is for students to appreciate and understand the material histories of films produced outside of North America.

Grading

NOTES:

TBD

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.