SPAN 37900ST: New Latin American Cinema
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Finding Books
You might find plenty of material in our main Library Search just by using keyword searches. If you have any trouble locating books,
here are a few subject headings in our online catalog that will help you locate books that might have a chapter on a particular director, or a some background on the issues dealt with in the films. Here are a few samples:
General:
Latin American Literature History and Criticism
By Region:
Use an advanced search and try phrases like "literature" or "drama" or "art with the name of the place you're interested in.