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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PL30593: Spain & Latin America in the global economy

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take MN30085
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to build on the ideas explored throughout the degree programme, concerning the economic, social and political impact of globalisation on Spain and Latin America. Theoretical and historical frameworks will be applied by students to specific national or regional case studies to allow them to assess the multi-dimensional impact of globalisation.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* evaluate the nature and impact of globalisation on Spain and Latin America;
* apply knowledge to analyse the opportunities and limitations globalisation represents for different regions and countries;
* critically evaluate the link between economic, social and political global developments;
* discuss issues raised in Spanish.

Skills:
Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are developed and assessed in this unit.

Content:
This course will be divided into two related parts. The first part will focus on Spain in the global context, including modernisation since the 1980s, inward FDI, the expansion of Spanish business interests into Latin America, and Spanish business within the European context.The second half will focus on Latin America in the global context, focusing on the political and economic causes and consequences of liberalisation and structural adjustment in the 1980s. Special emphasis will be placed on the roles of the World Bank, WTO and IMF, the issues of trade, debt and FDI, and the social implications of Neoliberal restructuring.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PL30593 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UXXX-AYB06 : BSc (hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 4

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