On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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1. Knowledge and understanding: Awareness of a variety of theoretical approaches to the study of Latin American cinema; Gain an understanding of the social and political context of contemporary Latin American cinema.
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2. Intellectual skills: Develop an understanding of the context of recent Latin American cinema; Strengthen critical and analytical skills.
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3. Subject specific skills: Increased linguistic competence; Increased intercultural competence; Ability to apply relevant cultural theories and concepts; Ability to identify and use relevant subject-specific electronic resources and other library and archival resources
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4. Practical/transferable skills: Improved verbal and written expression (ability to synthesise arguments and make clear points in a lucid, grammatical and confident manner); Ability to summarise material effectively; Time-management skills; Research skills in use of electronic resources and other library and archival resources; Ability to deliver and accept feedback in a constructive manner