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Introduction to Hispanic Film and Media

An exploration of Hispanic identities through contemporary films from the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the semester, students will develop the skills needed to analyze and interpret movies and familiarize themselves with genres, styles, and cinematographic terms in Spanish. This course will tackle the cultural diversity and complexity of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Venezuela, and other Spanish-speaking regions by discussing cinematic and media portrayals of race, violence, gender, migration, economic struggle, authoritarianism, and discourses of memory. Prerequisite: SPAN 300. Fall semester.

Advanced Core Curriculum Designation: EI
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0

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