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 socio-political, 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 primarily in Spanish; but also in English if students from other disciplines enrol.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Laura Tolton
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SPA2003 or SPA2004 or SPA3006 or DST1DEV or equivalent or coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SPA3CSP OR LAS3CSP OR LAS2CSP
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is offered primarily in Spanish but it will also be offered in English if students from other disciplines enrol.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A