| Uitgebreide vaknaam |
North & South Americans I |
| Leerdoelen |
At the end of this course, students will have acquired an in-depth understanding of the transnational significance of colonization movements and their effects on indigenous cultures. Moreover, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of some of the central key figures in Latin American history, culture and politics and their role within and significance for the Americas. In addition, students will learn to integrate the perspectives of various disciplines, to engage critically with current socio-political and cultural issues, to conduct research and present the results in an academic format (both orally and in writing). |
| Omschrijving |
This course offers an in-depth interdisciplinary introduction to the peoples, cultures, and societies of Central and South America, with a special emphasis on nations, regions, developments, events, and movements that have a particular relevance for the United States. We will study this rich and diverse region from a variety of different disciplines and perspectives, frequently adopting a comparative (inter-American) perspective. Part I focuses on Revolutions and Revolutionary Movements, including Simon Bolívar and the Spanish American wars of independence, the Mexican Revolution, the world revolutionary Che Guevara and his protests against imperialism and capitalist exploitation, indigenous movements, the Castros and Cuban-U.S. relations throughout the 20th and 21st century, Hugo Chavez, Evo Morales, Lula da Silva and the “pink tide” in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Brazil, as well as the current crisis in Venezuela. |
| Uren per week |
4 |
| Onderwijsvorm |
hoorcollege, werkcollege
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| Toetsvorm |
essay, presentatie, wekelijkse opdrachten
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| Vaksoort |
propedeuse
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| Coördinator |
dr. M.E. Messmer
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| Docent(en) |
dr. A.M. Martinez
,dr. M.E. Messmer
, C.G. Sutherland
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| Opmerkingen |
80% Mandatory attendance in seminars. Students are expected to participate actively in discussions during seminars and to duly carry out all assignments. This module can be taken as an elective and/or Open Course Unit. Major students take precedence. |
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