SPAN 385 - Latin American Cinema: Global Views from the South (3 credits)

(Prereq: SPAN 315 or permission of instructor) In this course students have the opportunity to view and analyze contemporary Latin American films as a cultural and artistic production with an emphasis on the socio-political context of the region. Students learn about basic cinematographic vocabulary and techniques, which are a fundamental part of the visual language of film. In addition, the readings and class discussions expose students to a diverse array of critical perspectives on topics such as travel/tourism, labor, gender identity, corruption, violence, religion, family relations, and the middle class. This is a writing intensive course designed to hone students’ Spanish language communication skills. F, S, Su.