LINK: LATIN AMERICAN FILM: POWER

This course will enable you to explore the role of film in reflecting the balance and negotiations of power between different groups in society. EN 239 is an introduction to the film industries of Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, and Peru. It will introduce you to film terms and how to “read” films. You will be introduced to the history and culture of these nations along with their film industries and major filmmakers. You will be watching, reading, and writing about films that examine the historical experiences and/or the interactions between groups of different cultures. This course fulfills the Linked Course requirement of the Integrative Core Curriculum. It does not count towards the English major.Prerequisite: EN 121 or 125.Corequisite: HS 276.