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PL30675: In search of Latin America: diversity and the dream of unity

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 33%, ES 67%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 33%)
  • Essay (ES 67%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take EU20467
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
This unit aims to provide an overview of the search for a Latin American identity through a range of cultural expressions including art, literature, music and film. A historical overview and theoretical framework will lead to a focus on a series of twentieth century case studies in terms of national, regional and thematic expression.

Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete the unit will be able to:
* show an understanding of the tension between the search for Latin American cultural unity, and ethnic, cultural and political diversity
* explore the relationship between identity and forms of cultural expression
* undertake detailed analysis of different forms of cultural expression in the light of historical developments and relevant theory.

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:
The unit will cover historical background from the Mexican Revolution to the present time, exploring political concepts such as authoritarianism, national identity and the search for independence through the media of art, literature and cinema. We will concentrate on a number of case studies which will include Mexican muralism, politically committed poetry and the "New Song" movement. This unit is interdisciplinary and is taught in Spanish.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL30675 is Optional on the following programmes:

School of Management
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB18 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UHPL-AYB23 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and Spanish) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UHPL-AYB20 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UHPL-AYB22 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UHPL-AYB19 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and Italian) with Year Abroad (Year 4)
  • UHPL-AYB17 : BA(Hons) Spanish and Politics with Year Abroad (Year 4)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.