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SPAN3615: Indigenous Movements in Latin America
2020 unit information
This course approaches the study of Latin American societies through an interdisciplinary approach to studying indigenous movements. These movements have been pivotal actors in the shaping of contemporary conceptions of democracy, citizenship and statecraft in the continent, and have also drawn attention globally. Students will gain insight into cultural diversity of Latin American societies and acquire analytical tools for studying and understanding a wide variety of topics associated with political structure and agency in the continent.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Spanish and Latin American Studies
| Code | SPAN3615 |
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| Academic unit | Spanish and Latin American Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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SPAN3001 or SPAN3611 or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Anthropology major |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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SPAN2615 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the centrality of 'cultural difference' as a practical and conceptual referent in Latin American societies
- LO2. Distinguish different theoretical and methodological approaches currently used to define and study social movements
- LO3. Explain the concept of ‘indigeneity’ and its relation with racial and ethnic issues in the Latin American nation-state
- LO4. Acquire practical skills to analytically approach bibliographical and audiovisual materials
- LO5. Develop strategies to produce research materials for specialized and non-specialized audiences
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