SPAN 3720 Spanish Cinema

Course presents an introduction to the cinema of Spain from the political allegories and exile films of the Franco era to the cultural renaissance of the 1980s. Cinema is viewed as an inherent part of twentieth-century Peninsular literary/cultural production. Special attention is devoted to the unique situations of Spanish history which render the country’s cinema considerably distinct from other European national traditions. Topics to be discussed include the representation of nation in film, surrealist visions, women and cinema, and minority discourses. Course taught in English. May count for Spanish major if no other courses in student’s major program have been taught in English.
Credits: 3.0