Cultures of Latin America (LTCS2026)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Lang & Comp Cultural Stus
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
LTCS1007
Assessment methods
Essay 1 (1,500 words 25%), Essay 2 (1,500 words 25%), Essay 3 (1,500 words 25%), Essay 4 (1,500 words 25%), Group Presentation and Critical Review (5 mins, 600 words 25%) . Students are required to complete only 3 of the 4 essays.
Course enquiries
Dr Roberto Esposto
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course is an introduction to the several factors that shape the diverse cultures of Latin America, including the native peoples of the continent, the impact of European conquistadors and colonizers, the ideals of independence, and the contemporary continental order under the strong influence of the US. The course is organised around three modules: The Indigenous Pre-Hispanic World, Hispanic Heritage, and Latin America in the 20th Century. Students should expect to get an overview of Latin American cultures throughout history, to gain a sound understanding of the ways in which Latin American peoples have represented themselves under different external influences, and to acquire a conceptual foundation for further study in the area of Latin American Studies. Students choose their essay topics from a list of topics related to each of the three modules in the course.
