Unit name | Introduction to Latin American Cinema |
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Unit code | HISP20114 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Paul Merchant |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
In this unit, students will be introduced to key movements and moments in Latin American cinema, ranging from the politically engaged filmmaking of the 1960s to experimental documentaries of the early 21st century. The unit covers films from across the region, from Mexico and Colombia to Brazil and Chile. Students will learn the skills of film criticism and analysis, in addition to knowledge of relevant historical, social and theoretical contexts. Students will be encouraged to consider how films are both shaped by and influence the environments in which they are made. Key themes to be explored may include gender and sexuality, dictatorship, political ideologies and economic crisis.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation
1 x group film review podcast (30%) testing ILOs 1-5
1 x comparative coursework essay (2500 words) (70%) testing ILOs 1-4
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How much time the unit requires
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of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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