- Nation Building in Mexican Cinema

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As posited by film scholars such as Jean-Louis Comolli, the history of cinema has been in large part the history of the twentieth century. This is particularly true in Latin America, where it has been associated with national projects of modernization following the establishment of independent republics throughout the nineteenth century. In Mexico in particular, cinema has played a central role in nation-building, making it an ideal venue for the exploration of the relationship between film and ideals of nationhood. How are these ideals articulated through family relations, encounters with gringos, indigenous vs. European worldviews, rural vs. urban space, etc.? Students will engage in critical analysis of texts through research essays, creative projects, and oral presentations at the ACTFL intermediate-high level. Conducted in Spanish.