SPN 379C. Capstone Seminar. Mexican Cinema Sprig 2018
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SPN 379C. Capstone Seminar. Mexican Cinema Sprig 2018. Héctor Domínguez Ruvalcaba Unique 45995 Office hours: W 2-5 at BEN 3.130 E-mail: [email protected] Class meet at: BEN 1.104 Introduction This course aims to develop research skills in the area of cultural studies with a concentration on film analysis. We will focus on a selection of films that have been influential in Mexican society. The course will address the representation of characters, sceneries, moral and aesthetic values, social and political concerns, in order to answer the following questions: which elements constitute the self- characterization of Mexican culture in the industry of cinema? What is the role that cinema plays in the analysis of social reality? What are the main stylistic trends of Mexican film production? How cinema proposes gender and ethnic codes that can be observed in Mexican daily culture? The central activity of this class will be writing about filmic representations of Mexican culture. In the beginning, we'll discuss key concepts to be used in the analysis, including aspects of cinematography, elements of cultural criticism, historical, and social and political contexts. The main product of this seminar will be a 3000-words essay. The process includes: a) problem articulation; b) thesis statement; c) annotated bibliography; d) analysis of primary sources; and e) writing and editing. Grading Policy: 15% Class participation 10% Film presentation 10% Quizzes 10% Thesis statement 10% Annotated bibliography 10% Project presentation 35% Final paper Participation. Students are expected to be prepared for the class and to participate actively in discussions. In their participation, students will contribute with comments on the materials of analysis, response to professor and classmates positions, and questions addressing analysis and criticism. Attitudes and interventions that discourage the learning experience of the class will be considered negative participation and may affect participation grade. Film presentation. Each student will present the analysis of one film. The analysis must include cinematography and thematic aspects. This presentation will be no longer than 15 minutes. Quizzes. There will be a short quiz for most readings and films included in the syllabus. Thesis statement. A paragraph enunciating the problem the final essay will address and the objectives of this project. Annotated bibliography. This is a review of at least 5 sources (excluding the primary ones) summarizing the topic and explaining how it will be used in your essay. Project presentation. In no more than 15 minutes, each student will present the main arguments of their projects to the class. Final essay. Grammar, structure, and analysis using the concepts discussed in class will be the criteria to review this essay. Course policies Only 2 absences are allowed without penalty. After the 2nd one, a point from the final grade will be reduced for each absence, except when excuses are documented: illness, accidents, court attendance, etc. (family reunions and non-emergency travels are not excusable). 50% of absences will result in an automatic F. Only when a student has a valid excuse, he or she will be allowed to present tests or turn in assignments out of the scheduled date. Students must talk to the professor in the office when they have any concern with grades, class performance, and other issues related to the class. With a few exceptions, the use of laptops, tablets and cellphones is prohibited. All cellphones must be turned off during class. All materials will be turned in in electronic format. This course is not CANVAS based, although it uses this platform only for storing materials. Communication with professor will be in person and by e-mail. Professor will give general feedback in class after each test or assignment or any time students request it; he also will be available in office hours or by appointment (in cases of schedule conflict) to talk on the progress of any particular student. Instructor will make himself available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that a student may require as a student with a disability. Before course accommodations will be made, students will be required to provide documentation prepared by the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSD). To ensure that the most appropriate accommodations can be provided, students should contact the SSD Office at 471-6259 or 471-4641. For more information, read regulations for Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd Scholastic dishonesty: students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from The University of Texas. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. For more information, visit Student Judicial Services (SJS) at http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/ By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least fourteen days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence. Schedule January 16. Introduction to the course. 18. Reading: Rojas Bez Filming the revolution 23. El compadre Mendoza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKmohZPbyrI 25. Reading: John King 30. Allá en el Rancho Grande. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5U7BVJWr0 February 1. Enamorada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIvh-NOiVDA 6. Reading: Jean Franco Subaltern representations 8. Macario https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0QWddgPMc 13. Ahí está el detalle DVD 9658 (Fine Arts) 15 Reading: Maricruz Castro/ Rober Irwin Thesis statement due 20. Los olvidados https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0nxggVt4OU&t=797s 22. Nosotros los pobres https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgLHsKsGu7Y 27. Doña Herlinda y su hijo VIDCASS 6548 (Fine Arts) Reading: Jorge López Páez March 1. Reading: Bladimir Ruiz Moral constrains 6. Canoa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-1g1lFMm8s 8. El castillo de la pureza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNcYBmAcbb0 Gender sagas 20. Danzón https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mc83h8BzPQ Annotated bibliography due 22. Reading: Nora Erro-Peralta 27. De noche vienes Esmeralda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41R82OS-2RE Reading: Poniatowska 29. El callejón de los milagros https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdyeKEqm7js Screening violence April 3. Reading: Foster 5. Amores perros DVD 610 (Fine Arts) 10. Reading: Paul Julian Smith 12. La zona 17. Heli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCiKLdCocUs Final paper due 19 Symposium 24. Symposium 26 Symposium Bibliography Castro Ricalde, Maricruz, Robert McKee Irwin. El cine mexicano "se impone". Mercados internacionales y penetración cultural en la época dorada. México: UNAM, 2011. Erro Peralta, Nora. "Del objeto al sujeto: la representación de la mujer en tre películas mexicanas: El secreto de Romelia, Danzón y Entre Pancho Villa y una mujer desnuda. Miradas al margen. Cine y subalterniad en América Latina y el Caribe. Luis Duno-Gottberg, ed. Caracas: Cinemateca Nacional, 2008, 71-92. Foster, David W. Mexico City in Contemporary Mexican Cinema. Austin: The University of Texas Press, 2002. Franco, Jean. "La revolución domesticada: Flor silvestre y Enamorada de Emilio el Indio Fernández." La luz y la guerra. El cine de la revolución mexicana. Fernando Fabio Sánchez, Gerardo García Muñoz, ed. México: Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, 2010. King, John. Magical Reels. A History of Cinema in Latin America. London-New York: Verso, 2000. López Páez, Jorge. "Doña Herlina y su hijo." De amores marginales. 16 cuentos mexicanos. Mario Muñoz, ed. Xalapa: Universidad Veracruzana, 1996, 75-85. Poniatowska, Elena. De noche vienes. México: Grijalbo, 1980. Rojas Bez, José. Temas y conceptos de cine. La Habana: Ed. Pueblo y Educación, 1992. Ruiz, Bladimir. "Una utopía posible: Doña Herlinda y su hijo, o los límiesdel patriarcado. Miradas al margen. Cine y subalterniad en América Latina y el Caribe. Luis Duno-Gottberg, ed. Caracas: Cinemateca Nacional, 2008, 119- 134. Smith, Paul Julian. Amores perros. London: Britinsh Film Institute, 2003. Films: Ahí está el detalle. Dir. Juan Bustillo Oro. México: Grovas-Oro Films, 1940. Allá en el Rancho Grande. Dir. Fernando de Fuentes. México: Grovas, 1936. Canoa. Dir. Felipe Cazals. México: Conacite Uno, 1976. Danzón. Dir María Novaro. México: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, 1991. De noche vienes Esmeralda. Dir. Jaime Humberto Hermosillo. México: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, 1997. Doña Herlinda y su hijo. Dir Jaime Humberto Hermosillo. México: Clasa Film, 1986. El callejón de los milagros. Dir Jorge Fons. México: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, 1995. El castillo de la pureza. Dir. Arturo Ripstein. México: Estudios Churubusco, 1973. El compadre Mendoza. Dir. Fernando de Fuentes. México: Aguila Films, 1933. Enamorada. Dir Emilio Indio Fernández. México: Panamerican Films, 1946. Heli. Dir. Amat Escalante. México: Mantaraya-Tres Tunas-NoDreams Cinema, 2013. La zona. Dir. Rodrigo Plá. México: Morena Films -Buenaventura-FIDECINE, 2007. Los olvidados. Dir Luis Buñuel. México: Estudios Tepeyac, 1950. Macario. Dir. Roberto Gavaldón. México: Estudios Churubusco, 1960. Nosotros los pobres. Dir Ismael Rodríguez. México: Rodríguez Hermanos, 1948. .