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 30 (can be taken concurrently)

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Juan Pablo Lupi
3.9
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Spring 2024 . Lupi J P
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17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
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SPAN185 . 1 Year, 7 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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SPAN30 . 4 Years Ago

Truly cares about his students. Although his lectures are hard to follow, he is incredibly accommodating and understanding of everyone in the class.

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SPAN177 . 9 Years Ago

For this class, he has you write four short papers: two for the midterm and two for the final, worth 45% each. I really enjoyed the material he presented in the lecture and in the assigned readings. The problem with Lupi is that when he grades the does not give you feedback- which is a downside if you're trying to do better on your last two papers.

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