FRLN 331: Contexts for Global Cinema

FRLN 331-003: Latin American Cinema
(Spring 2018)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T

Planetary Hall 124

Section Information for Spring 2018

This course offers an historical survey of films produced across the Latin American regions from the introduction of sound in the late 1920s to the contemporary period. A special focus includes the transnational film movement of the “New Latin American Cinema” of the 1960s-1980s that was considered revolutionary for its engagement with political themes and its departure from conventional film genres. Students will be exposed to a range of film
from Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico & Cuba, as well as learn basic concepts of film analysis.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Major works of world cinema with varying perspectives and topics, such as specific genres, periods, schools. Notes: Coursework in English. May be repeated when topic is different with permission of department. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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