Why are these all important factors for understanding Africa: to understand politics in Africa one must grapple with the limitations of the African state;

Why are these all important factors for understanding Africa: to understand politics in Africa one must grapple with the limitations of the African state; the strength of ethnic identities and their influence on political behavior; the prevalence of conflict and civil wars; the delicate politics of peacebuilding; the struggles for economic development and political democracy; and the reasons for and the implications of the continent’s continued international marginalization?

Logline, Plot Summary, and the Relationship Between Story and Plot

Your textbook, Film: From Watching to Seeing, makes a distinction between story and plot, stating that story is what happens in a movie, and plot is how it happens. The distinction may seem minor; however, throughout this course, you will be scrutinizing the various aesthetic choices and cinematic techniques that work together to create meaning, develop characters’ motivations, and advance the plot in any movie. With that in mind, you can see that how a film presents action can be very important.

How were many indigenous African religions based on animism, how did animist beliefs affect politics and leadership roles

How were many indigenous African religions based on animism, how did animist beliefs affect politics and leadership roles, how and why did the Christian and Islamic religions affect Africa (including ancient and more recent forms), and how this now complex mix affect modern Africa?