SPAN 108A - Latin American and Hispanic Cultures Through Film

    Recent Professors
    Michele Martinisi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of SPAN 108A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    (No prerequisite.) This course introduces students to various sociocultural aspects of Latin American and Hispanic societies through film. Topics may include indigenous/Mesoamerican cultures, Afro-Hispanic cultures, immigration, industrialization, political oppression, cultural repression, social protest, sociopolitical change, racism, sexism, classism, colonialism, family, gender, religion, environment, art, music, and dance. Although knowledge of Spanish is helpful, it is not required. Films in Spanish are presented with English subtitles. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3, Cal-GETC Area 3B (formerly AA/AS Area C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area 3B)
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:10pm–7:00pm