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  6. SP35ZA: KEY TOPICS IN MODERN LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE 2A

SP35ZA: KEY TOPICS IN MODERN LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE 2A (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

This course offers an opportunity to study a theme in modern Latin American culture. In 2015-16 the theme will be concepts of nation and progress in the Southern Cone in the second half of the nineteenth century, and how they were influenced by the spread of ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservatism and Positivism. It will be taught by Dr Sandra Collins.


Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Trevor Stack

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course offers an opportunity to study a theme in modern Latin American culture. In 2015-16 the theme will be concepts of nation and progress in the Southern Cone in the second half of the nineteenth century, and how they were influenced by the spread of ideologies such as Liberalism, Conservatism and Positivism. Special focus is given to transforming identities in Chile and Argentina (particularly the gaucho and the huaso), the idea of America, and the construction of the internal enemy, el indio. Primary texts include selected texts from Andrés Bello, Blest Gana, and Domingo F. Sarmiento. It will be taught by Dr Sandra Collins.

Further Information & Notes

The course may not be included as part of a graduating curriculum with SP 45ZA : Key Topics in Modern Latin American Culture 2B.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Two essays 2,000 words (40% each); group presentation (10%); seminar assessment (10%).

Resit: Two essays 2,000 words (50% each).

Formative Assessment

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

Feedback

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and class participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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