116-219 Hispanic Dictatorships

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Ms Lara Anderson

Prerequisites

116-222 Intermediate Spanish B and 116-223 Intermediate Spanish D or 922-006 and 922-210.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour lecture and two hours of tutorials per week

Subject Description

The twentieth century in Latin America has seen the rise and fall of numerous military regimes led by dictators. This subject will explore the cultural manifestations of both propaganda and resistance to these dictatorships. The types of cultural products studied in this subject include: posters, music, literature and film.

Generic Skills

  • enhanced analytical skills;

  • enhanced observational skills;

  • enhanced communication skills.

  • enhanced critical skills.

Assessment

Contribution to tutorial discussions 15% (throughout the semester), three 800-word exercises 60% (due during semester), two 500 word tests 25% (during the semester).

Prescribed Texts

Materials supplied by the department.



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