An exploration of cinema and revolutionary movements in Latin America. Through a selection of films from different genres (drama, comedy, documentary, experimental film), countries (Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Mexico) and historical periods (1910 - present), we will study how cinema has been mobilized as an instrument of militancy, propaganda and critique. We will also inquire into the legacy of the revolutionary projects of the past century, what they mean in the present and what lessons can the US learn from Latin American history and politics today.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNot open to seniors
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThis 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.
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!
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.
Never met a professor with no amount of compassion. Really disliked him. Horrible human being.
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
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!