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This course will introduce students to Latin American history, culture and society from the pre-Hispanic period to the present through a selection of archaeology, historical and contemporary writings, visual culture and music. All texts studied will be available in English translation.
Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will introduce students to Latin American history, culture and society from the pre-Hispanic period to the present through a selection of archaeology, historical and contemporary writings, visual culture and music. All texts studied will be available in English translation. The course will focus on Mexico, but will include material from other countries including Chile, Cuba, Argentina and the US.
Students are strongly encouraged to take both Latin America: A Cultural History and Spain: A Cultural History.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: One 1,500 word essay (35%); one two-hour written examination (35%); in-course assessment (30%) including group oral presentation, written comments on readings and in-tutorial tests.
There are no assessments for this course.
The above assessments are given CAS marks, and additional written or verbal feedback is also given.
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