Latin American Studies I
The course gives a basic orientation about the historical development of Latin America’s development and society.
The course deals with the origins and preservation of different structures of inequality. Moreover, it covers the multifaceted character of the democratization processes, the impact of globalization, and contemporary challenges.
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The course deals with the origins and preservation of different structures of inequality. Moreover, it covers the multifaceted character of the democratization processes, the impact of globalization, and contemporary challenges.
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Course structure
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.
Modules
You will study the following four Modules of 7.5 ECTS each: Early history of Latin America; Development in Latin America from 1900; Inequality, Gender and Power in Latin America; Globalization and New Strategies for Economic Development
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. You prepare for each lesson by reading relevant parts of the course literature. Course material, in the form of, for example, teacher presentations or reflection questions about the literature, is continuously posted on our learning platform. There is also information about the course implementation and clear reading instructions. During the classes, you are expected to participate actively and contribute to the discussion.
Assessment
The examination is given in English.
Early history of Latin America: the course is examined through a home exam; Development in Latin America from 1900: the course is examined through a written exam; the courses Inequality, Gender and Power in Latin America and Globalization and New Strategies for Economic Development are examined through 2-5 written assignments as well as oral presentations to be defended during seminars.
during seminars; Globalization and New Strategies for Economic Development.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, Magnus Lembke
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Schedule
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Course literature
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Course reports
Course_report_LAS100_LAS103_AU23.pdf Course_report_LAS100_LAS104_AU23.pdf Course_report_LAS100_LAS102_AU23.pdf Course_report_LAS100_LAS101_AU23.pdf -
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