This course introduces films made by Latin American filmmakers about Latin America. It explores how cinemas of the Americas narrate their history and portray their societies' experiences, conflicts, and challenges. Students analyze films in historical and cinematic terms, exploring the relationships between cinema and state, ideology and national identity, class, race and ethnicity, gender and political memory, and the use of film as a tool for social change.
Requisites
Must have taken: HMN-100/HWRI-102 Writing Studio, or
HMN-101/HWRI-101 Writing Studio Intensive, or Pass the
Writing Placement Exam
HMN-101/HWRI-101 Writing Studio Intensive, or Pass the
Writing Placement Exam