LATIN AMERICA TODAY
SPA3LAT
Not currently offered
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton Seabra
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA2004 or SPA2006 or SPA2010 or equivalent All other students need only 60 points at 1st year level to enrol in this subject as an elective
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Learning resources
Contemporary Latin American Cultural Studies
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorS. Hart and R. Young (eds.)
Year2003
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Género y cultura en América Latina
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorM.L.Tarrés Barraza (coord.)
Year1998
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Mujeres y cine en América Latina
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorP.Torres San Martin (coord.)
Year2004
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La sierra [videorecording]
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorN/A
Year2005
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PublisherFILMS TRANSIT INTERNATIONAL
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Estudios culturales y cuestiones globales : Latinoamérica en la coyuntura transnacional
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorC. Castillón, C. SantibáDz y M. Zimmerman (coords)
Year2005
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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