Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
EU20678: Revolution and dictatorship in Latin America 1950-2000 |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 33%, ES 67% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take EU20467 |
| Description: | Aims: 1. to provide students with a detailed theoretical/empirical understanding of contemporary issues in Latin American politics and society; 2. to enable students to develop a critical/analytical approach to these issues through the examination of case studies, which include analysis of political, social and cultural developments; 3. to build upon the political, social, cultural and economic issues raised in Semester One and apply them to contemporary political developments within Latin America. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit students should be able to demonstrate: 1. an in-depth understanding of the political and social changes in the second half of the 20th century in Latin America; 2. knowledge of the key aspects of Latin American political and social development; 3. the ability to apply theoretical understanding to specific case studies; 4. an understanding of the links between cultural and political expression; 5. an ability to respond in an informed manner to questions about these different issues and how they relate to each other. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, effective communication in the target language, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are developed and assessed in this unit. Content: Analysis of the social and political repercussions of the Cold War in Latin America in case studies that include Chile, Argentina, Nicaragua, and Cuba, including authoritarianism, revolution and social and cultural movements. Seminars provide a forum for student-led analysis of case studies, discussion and consolidation of the lectures. The unit is taught in Spanish. |