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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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SPAN 406 001 (CRN: 13148)
LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA
Long Title: LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA: HISTORY, THEORY AND CRITICISM
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Instructor: Duno-Gottberg, Luis
Meeting: 4:00PM - 6:30PM R (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 38
Waitlisted: 15 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 3:49PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. 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.