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Academic Year 2005/2006


Spain and Its Cinema: A Different Mode of Representation
SPAN 242 FA

Crosslistings:
COL 242

In this course we will study some of the most important Spanish movies from the 1950s to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on such key directors as Bunuel, Saura, Erice or Almodovar. In some instances we will study a film in its entirety; in others, we will focus on segments or scenes from different movies, always with the intention of understanding how Spanish modes of representing reality through cinema differ from Hollywood's. Theoretical readings will be assigned in order to provide students the conceptual tools necessary to analyze cinematic texts.

MAJOR READINGS

A course packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Ten short essays (2 pages each), one final research project (5 pages), one individual oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The requirement for this course is SPAN 221 or any other upper level Spanish literature course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RLAN    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Moreno-Nuņo,Carmen    
Times: .M...F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; ....R.. 08:00PM-10:00PM;     Location: JUDD113; FISK305;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 18)
SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 8
SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 0   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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