SPAN 283 - Cinema in Latin America

This course examines Peninsular and Latin American cinematic production and introduces new critical approaches in film studies. For Latin America, the course usually incorporates recent films not previously distributed in the USA and focusing on global issues (drugs, sexuality, environment, youth culture, etc.). The course may organize materials from historical perspective, or focus on a selected period, theme or directors. Students taking this course will do all writing and reading assignments in English. This course is taught in English.

Cross-listed with SPAN 483
3 credits