LC_CLA Contemporary Latin American society: Key Challenges

Pan-university studies
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Linda Krahula Doleží, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D.
Timetable
Mon 14. 2. to Fri 27. 5. Thu 18:00–19:30 213
Prerequisites
Active approach in classes.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The main goal of this course is to offer an overview of the most important issues concerning contemporary Latin America. Attention will be paid, in particular, to the social and cultural contexts within the majority society in each Spanish-speaking country of the South American region. Moreover, students will get acquainted with the basic profiles of the most representative ethnic groups (their history, culture, traditions, and ways of life) and the challenges they have to face in contemporary Latin America.
Learning outcomes
Students who complete this course will have an understanding of the complex multiethnic and multicultural society in the Spanish-speaking countries of South America. Students will have general knowledge of the social structures of the majority society and they will get acquainted with the basic profiles of the most representative ethnic groups (their history, culture, traditions and ways of life).
Syllabus
  • Programme 1. Geographical and social framework. Historic and cultural context. 2. Venezuela 3. Colombia 4. Ecuador 5. Peru 6. Bolivia 7. Chile 8. Uruguay 9. Paraguay 10. Argentina 11. Final workshop 12. Evaluation
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Minahan, James. Ethnic Groups of the Americas: An Encyclopedia. Cremon Drive, California, ABC-Clio, LLC, 2013.
  • Wilson, Samuel M. The Indigenous People of the Caribbean. Florida, University Press of Florida, 1999.
  • Kottak, Conrad. Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Teaching methods
Online formate - Zoom. Shared classes with Latin American Universities. Student presentations and group projects, class discussion.
Assessment methods
Requirements 1. Regular attendance is compulsory, active approach in classes is required. 2. Student should present one topic (choice to be made from the offer). 3. Regular homework and systematic participation in ALL discussion boards available in ELF (prior to respective deadlines).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
Study material is available in the e-learning course (in ELF).
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