Latin America in a Global World

The course aims to provide increased understanding of Latin America and its history, politics, finances and culture from a global perspective. This refers to an understanding of how links to other parts of the world have influenced Latin America, as well as how the region has influenced other parts of the world.
Antimonumentx por la comunidad trans en Aguascalientes, Foto: Luisalvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia

Antimonumentx por la comunidad trans en Aguascalientes, Foto: Luisalvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia

The course applies a historical perspective, focusing on analyses of transnational networks and creation of international systems in the post-colonial age. It addresses the emergence and changes of global relationships, and how this has impacted local conditions in Latin America. The course gives the students an understanding of continuity and change, and how trade and goods have influenced society, state building and cultures. Central elements of the course include links between the past and the present, in addition to relationships between the local and the international.

The overall document for a course is the course syllabus. The syllabus can be found in the menu on the right. In this description, we clarify how to complete the course in practice. The course description should provide good guidance, but is not comprehensive. Further clarifications in oral or written form are given by the teacher during the lessons. Do not hesitate to ask the teacher if questions would remain. To see which teachers teach the course, and for information about the schedule and examination, see further under "Schedule". Information about Literature Lists can be found under Course literature.


Teaching Format

Teaching takes place in English. 

This course consists of lectures and seminars. Mandatory presence on some parts of the course. For more detailed information, see the course description. 


Assessment

The examination is given in English. The course is examined through a home exam and through written assignments as well as oral presentations during seminars.

For general information about cheating and plagiarism, see also Stockholm University's rulebook on rules for examinations and guidelines for disciplinary matters at Stockholm University.

Examiner

Andrés Rivarola Puntigliano

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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