spa3lat latin america today
LATIN AMERICA TODAY
SPA3LAT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit is an introduction to the historical, social and cultural realities of Latin America through a number of case studies. It focuses on such topics as relations between Latin American countries and Europe, their representation in the press, and on issues of class, race and gender. In relation to these facets of Latin America, a range of written and audio-visual material is studied.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIsabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA2004, SPA2006 or SPA2010 or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Contemporary Latin American Cultural Studies (2003) | Recommended | S. Hart and R. Young (eds.) | N/A |
| Readings | Género y cultura en América Latina(1998) | Recommended | M.L.Tarrés Barraza (coord.) | N/A |
| Readings | La sierra [videorecording] (2005) | Recommended | N/A | FILMS TRANSIT INTERNATIONAL |
| Readings | Mujeres y cine en América Latina (2004) | Recommended | P.Torres San MartÃn (coord.) | N/A |
| Readings | Estudios culturales y cuestiones globales : Latinoamérica en la coyuntura transnacional (2005) | Preliminary | C. Castillón, C. Santibáñez y M. Zimmerman (coords) | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to communicate in written, educated Spanish; ability to report and summarise arguments presented in the press.
- Activities:
- Reviews of assigned readings; essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
02. Ability to negotiate differences in cultural values between Australians and other citizens of a globalised world.
- Activities:
- Learning to read critically and to participate in discussions about different political and social environments in Latin American countries vs European, Australian or North American ones.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Ability to participate in class discussions using appropriate register of Spanish
- Activities:
- Class participation and discussion of assigned readings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Ability to understand different cultural realities in a globalised society
- Activities:
- Learning to think critically and to express opinions about different political and social environments in Latin American countries.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
05. Ability to work in pairs or small groups
- Activities:
- Class participation and discussion of reading
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
06. Applying critical and analytical skills to the discussion ofcultural, historical and social topics relating to Latin America
- Activities:
- Critical reading and discussion of press and scholarly articles, as well as of documentaries and (occasionally) feature films
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
07. Critical engagement and development of arguments around a diverse range of issues in contemporary society
- Activities:
- Discussing, researching, writing about and doing oral presentations on a range of topics relating to Latin America
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
08. Engage in innovative thinking and independent research
- Activities:
- Research in local Latin American press materials and research for essays and oral presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinator
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15-minute group oral presentation (1,200-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One essay (1,600-word equivalent) | 40 | 07, 06, 04, 02, 08, 01 | |
| Three 30-minute class tests (1,200-word equivalent) | 45 | 07, 06, 04, 02, 01, 08 |