LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA: HISTORY, THEORY AND CRITICISM

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

This course explores the national cinemas of various regions of Latin America. Special attention is given to the different periods of its development, to the close relationship between political contexts and filmmaking, to the understanding of Latin American cinema from cultural studies views, and to the current shaping of Latin America in light of globalization. Previously offered as SPPO 422. Mutually exclusive. Credit cannot be earned for SPAN 406 if student has previously taken SPPO 422. All courses in the major are conducted in Spanish; however, this course is an exception, as it accommodates film and art students who might not be fluent in the language.