An exploration of Latin American film and how this medium represents the cultures, histories and politics of the region. We will study a selection of films encompassing different genres, styles and historical periods, including some key works by influential Latin American filmmakers.

Prerequisites: Spanish 16B or Spanish 25

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Juan Pablo Lupi
3.9
22 reviews
Spring 2024 . Lupi J P
PHELP1425
M W
17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
Fall 2025 . Lupi J P
ILP 3312
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
SPAN 171 Lupi J P Fall 2024 Total: 14
SPAN 171 Lupi J P Spring 2024 Total: 31
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3.9
SPAN52 . A Month Ago

This class was unthinkable. Lupi is a very passionate professor. The class was very reading heavy. There were biweekly discussion posts, 4 online quizzes, 2 exams, and 1 paper. You can lowkey finesse not doing the readings but still getting a decent grade. It isn't the most easy GE but it suffices.

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SPAN52 . A Month Ago

Professor Lupi is an amazing lecturer! He is engaging and wants the class to discuss the topics. It was the first time he taught SPAN52 and it was organized and and an exciting topic to learn about. There was lots of reading but no textbook. He also listened to us and took our suggestions for the class. An easy and interesting GE!

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SPAN185 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Knowledgeable and accommodating professor. Workload varies depending on the class he teaches, but this one in particular was heavy in writing (weekly essays for weeks 3-6~), but was an easy grader if you're already a good writer. Can be intimidating class at first but you'll realize it's easy and you just have to get through the weekly workload.

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SPAN102 . 2 Years Ago

Never met a professor with no amount of compassion. Really disliked him. Horrible human being.

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SPAN185 . 4 Years Ago

Professor Lupi is an amazing professor. He is very caring about his students and the material he is presenting, and he goes beyond to ensure we have a clear understanding of the material. There is a lot of reading because its a class about Sp-Am novelas, and there is an essay after each novel, but everything is doable. He is flexible & accomodating

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SPAN177 . 4 Years Ago

I took Professor Lupi for Span 177 (Spanish-American Thought) and Span 169 (Spanish-Caribbean Literature/Culture), and I rave about these classes! As other reviews said, the readings are often dense/confusing, but his lectures are clarifying and you will learn a ton. Go to office hours for help w/ papers -- he's happy to help and super sweet!

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