ART/SPAN 333E Film Nations: Comparative Perspectives on Spanish and U.S. Cinema Arts & Sciences Program 2016/2017 Year - Seville

This course is aimed at establishing the points of convergence and divergence between the history, aesthetics, and social significance of film production in Spain and the United States. It will address issues such as the political economy of American vs. Spanish cinema, film as a social and cultural indicator, audience reception and Spanish and American cinema at the crossroads with other arts and cultural discourses. The course includes in-class lectures and screenings, film discussions, written assignments and exams, and a field research (*small group work) on a topic to be discussed with your professor.