976501 Contemporary Latin America
8cp; 3hpwThis subject introduces students to the countries of Latin America in their sociocultural, political and economic dimensions. It begins with an overview of the periods of colonisation, independence and nation-state formation as stages vital to an understanding of Latin America's problematic insertion into Western modernity during the 20th century. Students gain knowledge of important sociocultural and historical processes as well as current theories, concepts and debates in relation to patterns of change in Latin America. This is a core subject for students doing the International Studies program with a focus on Chile or Mexico. Other students may take this subject as an elective and the subject requires no prior knowledge of Latin America or the Spanish language.
Assessment: Assessment tasks involve the writing of essays and a class presentation.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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