Chicana and Chicano Studies 117 - Chicana/Chicano Images in Mexican Film and Literature

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University of California-Los Angeles

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Lecture, four hours. Preparation: adequate understanding of Spanish-language films without English subtitles. Throughout its rich history, spanning more than 100 years, Mexican cinema has produced great variety of films that deal with Chicana/ Chicano experience. Like its U.S. counterpart, Mexican cinematic discourse portrayal of Chicanas/Chicanos has been plagued by use of stereotypes that limit visual representation of Chicanas/Chicanos. Exploration of causes and effects for such obtuse cinematic representation. P/NP or letter grading.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

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(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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