Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

SPAN 406 - LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA

Long Title: LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: 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. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Advanced Spanish or permission of instructor.