spa2csp cuba the special period
CUBA: THE SPECIAL PERIOD
SPA2CSP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine a number of issues central to the sociopolitical, economic and cultural situation of Cuba, since the declaration of the Special Period (1990) until the present day. These issues will include: the socio-economic crisis; economic reform; relations with the United States; political dissidence; jineterismo; the resurgence of racism; Cuban music; religion; homosexuality; and literature. A multidisciplinary approach will be used, drawing from disciplines such as literary studies, history and sociology. Lectures are taught in English; however, students majoring in Spanish will attend tutorials in Spanish and complete their written work in the Spanish language.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA1ADB or SPA1INB or SPA1BEB or SPA1BE2 or SPA1002 or SPA1004 or SPA1008
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAS2CSP, LAS3CSP, SPA3CSP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A nation for all: race, inequality, and politics in twentieth century Cuba | Recommended | Fuente, A. | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS 2001 |
| Readings | The Cuba reader: history, culture, politics | Recommended | Chomsky, A., Carr, B. and Smorkaloff, P. M. (eds) | DUKE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2003 |
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