Latin America Through Film

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

Students examine film in Latin America as a medium of cultural production that reflects local identities, socio-political beliefs, and critical views of imperialism. An understanding of film in close connection to both regional societies, and the influence of more global trends is fostered. Topics include: Indigenous resistance, colonization, dictatorship and revolution, environmental activism, narco violence, and migration. This course is taught in English.