This Spanish Film Matinee is a chance to find out more about Spanish speaking cinema at the college. The film will be presented by one of our wonderful Spanish tutors and there will be a discussion afterwards.
The film we will be watching is Chico y Rita (Tono Errando, Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal,2010). Set in 1948, this animated tragicomic love story between the beautiful Cuban singer Rita and the underemployed Jazz pi...
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The Spanish Film Matinee is intended as an enjoyable and relaxing way to round up the term, and is an opportunity to see a classic of Spanish and Latin American film in a cinema-like setting as it will take place in our Cultureplex.
What will we cover?
After an introduction of the film and the context, we will watch the film, and then hold a discussion around students' impressions and the key messages presented in the film.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
This is a chance to see a film in Spanish and learn a bit more about the director's style, themes and motivations.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The film will be shown in Spanish with the English subtitles turned on for accessibility. There is no obligation to speak or ask questions in the short discussion which will take place afterwards, and everyone is welcome to attend to simply enjoy the film. Some comments in English will be ok.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a film viewing with a brief discussion, so no extra work or study is required.
there will be an introduction to the film in Spanish.
you will watch the film in its entirety.
there will be an opportunity to discuss the film in Spanish or in English after the end of the film.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Pilar Villanueva-Martinez is a Ph.D. Candidate in Latin American Cultural Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. With over eight years of experience in education, Pilar has become a specialist in teaching courses on Latin American cultures, history, social movements, music, and literature. In addition, she has taught Spanish courses catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners at esteemed institutions like Bucknell University and the University of Texas at Austin. Moreover, she has extended her expertise to various community-engaged organizations, including the Biblioteca del Bicentenario and Casa Cultural el Chontaduro in Colombia. She is also the founder and editor of the Latin American magazine Zánganos, dedicated to disseminating arts, cultures, and activism from the region.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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