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SPAN 394: Hispanic Studies Seminar/Discourses of the Spanish Civil War: Find Background

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Historical Background:

Companion to Hispanic Studies.
Publication Date: 2002
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture.
Publication Date: 1999
Although focusing on the late 20th century, this may be useful to trace the continuing uses and understanding of the Spanish Civil War.
Historical Dictionary of the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939.
Call Number: Reference DP 269.H54 1982
Publication Date: 1982
Articles and brief entries on the Spanish Civil War.

Film History and Theory:

Critical Dictionary of Film and Television Theory
Call Number: Reference PN 1993.45.C75 2000
Publication Date: 2000
Useful overviews of theoretical terms, with recommended readings.
Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film.
Call Number: Reference PN 1993.45.G65 2007
Publication Date: 2007
Fairly detailed articles with lists of recommended readings, covering history and war in film, and Spanish film.

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