spa2csp cuba the special period
CUBA: THE SPECIAL PERIOD
SPA2CSP
2015
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). These issues will include: the socio-economic crisis; economic reform; 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. This subject is offered bilingually in Spanish or inEnglish.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA1002 or SPA2004 or SPA3006 or DST1DEV or equivalent/coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAS2CSP, LAS3CSP, SPA3CSP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered bilingually in Spanish or in English.
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. In a team, present orally a properly referenced talk to frame a line of argument about an aspect of Cuba in the Special Period.
- Activities:
- Group oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Write an individual essay using primary and secondary sources to frame a line of argument about an aspect of Cuba in the Special Period.
- Activities:
- End of semester essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Write brief texts that demonstrate a deep knowledge of specific socio-cultural aspects of Cuba in the Special Period.
- Activities:
- Four 30-minute tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 30-minute class tests (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 03 | |
| Group oral presentation (800-word equivalent) | 20 | 01 | |
| One essay (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 02 |