SPAN 381 - Film, Culture and History of the Southern Cone

Institution:

Catholic University of America

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Description:

In this course, we explore the rich cinematic production of the Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay). Through film screenings, readings, class discussions and writing, we will begin to understand these films as works of art in their own right and we will situate each in its historical, socio-, political and cultural moment. Thematic topics discussed will include: the marginalized and the outsider; dictatorships, war and violence; religion; sexuality; and daily life. The course is taught entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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