922-012 LaTrobe-Latin America Today

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details. This was previously called 2/3LAC: Latin American Context.

Successful completion of Spanish 1 at an Advanced or Intermediate level or approval of the subject coordinator.

This subject is an introduction to the historical, political, and cultural realities of Latin America. Attention will focus on such topics as the problematical relations between history, testimony and fiction; relations between Latin American countries and zones; the United States, Europe and other relevant areas; and class, race and gender issues. In relation to these facets of Latin America, a range of written and audio-visual material will be studied.

A 15-minute oral presentation 20% and two 2000-word essays 80%. For 3rd-year students greater achievement of discipline specific skills in their written work and a longer presentation will be expected.