The main mission of the College is to liberate and broaden the mind in order to produce men and women with vision and perspective as well as specific practical skills and knowledge. The College of Arts and Sciences also encourages the intellectual development of both students and professors. Quality research supports the educational program by introducing students to the challenge and excitement of original discovery and provides a source of knowledge and understanding needed for a better society. Teaching, research and community service are all integral parts of the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English, Hispanic Studies, French Language and Literature, Philosophy, Comparative Literature, Plastic Arts, Theory of Art, History, General Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Economics, and Physical Education. A student enrolled in one of these programs enjoys the following opportunities:

The American Chemical Society, which has been selected as outstanding for about two decades, has had a student affiliate chapter at UPRM since 1948. Students and teachers meet to conduct scientific and social activities. The chapter sponsors trips and visits to chemical and related industries and attends scientific meetings on the island.

The American Association of Physics Teachers has a Regional (Puerto Rico) Section with its nucleus in the Physics Department at UPRM. A joint meeting with the American Physical Society is held annually in New York City. Regional Section´s objectives include improvement in the teaching of physics and enhancement in the appreciation of its cultural value. Members meet regularly to discuss scientific topics.

The Mayagüez student chapter of the Political Science Association of Puerto Rico not only fosters research and discussion within campus, but also provides a link with political science majors on other campuses.

The Student Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico aims to promote interaction and leadership among UPRM Nursing students and other chapters on the island.

Phi Alpha Delta has had a very active and outstanding pre-legal chapter at UPRM since the 1980's.

There are other active student associations in the Departments of Biology, Economics, English, Geology, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics and Social Sciences, such as the Pre-medical Student's Circle, the Psychology Student Association, the University Philosophy Club, the History Student Association, the Eugenio María de Hostos Hispanic Circle, the College Drama Club, the Dancer's CAAMpany, the Sociology Student Union, the Environmental Student Association, and the Physical Education Student Association.

Incoming students may receive advanced placement in Spanish, English and mathematics courses if they score a 4 or 5 in the Advanced Placement Examination. Students should contact the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences for any information related to advanced placement.

The curricular sequence is equivalente to a 15 credit minor which can be completed in 2 semesters. In the four required core courses, students acquire knowledge of the history and theory of film, and of the basic techniques of digital videomaking. In addition to these courses, they take an elective film course of one credit or more.

Admission Requirements

o Students who have completed 48 credits of undergraduate coursework and have a grade point average of 2.5 or more are eligible to enroll in the sequence of film courses.

o The applicant must fill out the application from available in the Departments of English, Humanities, Hispanic Studies, and Social Sciences, and submit it to the coordinator, or to one of the departmental representatives to the governing board, before the deadline for Readmission and Transfer established by the University Administrative Board each academic year.

o Any student who has completed 48 credits in undergraduate coursework may take any of the CINE courses as an elective.

Core Courses

CINE 4001 History of Film Until 1950

CINE 4002 History of Film From 1950

CINE 4005 Film Theory

CINE 4015 Digital Videomaking

Electives

CINE 4025 Special Topics

INGL 3345 Special Topics in Film

ESPA 3305 Hispanic Film and Literature

ITAL 3086 Italian Film

Requirements

o Completion of the four core courses and of one of the designated electives with a grade of “C”or more.

o The curricular sequence in film studies will be awarded to the student upon his/her completion of all the curricular sequence requirements and of the requirements for graduation from his/her faculty, and noted on his/her transcript.

The history of world cinema from its beginnings to 1950.

The history of world cinema from 1950 to the present.

Theoretical concepts and development of critical skills for aesthetic appreciation and analysis of film.

Development of basic skills of videomaking, such as planning the filming of a video and the use of video, sound, lighting, and editing equipment.