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2009-2010 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2015 [Archived Catalog]

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HIST 368 - Latin American History at the Movies

How has the popular cinema industry portrayed Latin American History? What can we learn from these depictions?  In this class we will watch and analyze feature films from the United States and Latin America which grapple with various events and issues in Latin America. Through these films, we will both critically analyze historical developments in Latin America as well as the assumptions and biases which go into the making of a film on Latin America. Through this process, we will develop a deeper appreciation for the complexities which embody Latin America and the problems which the region faces.

Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: (offered spring only)
NOTE: History major Latin American course.
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.


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