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HIST 144F - A History of the U.S.-Mexico Border Through Film

History College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

A History of the U.S.-Mexico Border Through Film

Instructor Name(s)

Chavez-Garcia

Course Description

Using historical and contemporary films, this class examines and analyzes interpretations of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as the myriad of characters who roam the borderlands, including migrants, border patrol agents, smugglers, and humanitarians. The films include English- and Spanish-language popular films, independent films, and documentaries.

Unit Value

4

Prerequisites

Upper Division Standing