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Close study of a theme, a grouping of authors, or a historical period not covered in depth in other subjects. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Taught in Spanish.

Prereqs:  One intermediate subject in Spanish, or permission of instructor

Topic for Fall 2009: The Films of Luis Buñuel

Focus this fall on the relationship between film, written text, and pictorial image. In addition to Buñuel's classic films made in Spain and Mexico, additional productions in English and French studied as adaptations of novels and short stories. Citation of oil paintings in shot composition and content also studied. Fictional prose works, film scripts, and film criticism read in both Spanish and English. Student writing and discussion exclusively in Spanish.

Units: 4-0-8(U)