Exploring Latin America Through Lati 50 Course Winter 2014
Discover the diverse facets of Latin America in the Lati 50 course from Winter 2014. Explore the paradoxes, culture, history, and literature of this vibrant region through engaging topics like magical realism, social inequality, and more. Dive into the rich tapestry of Latin American studies with a structured course organization covering various dimensions. Prepare for examinations and papers while engaging with TAs in the MA program. Uncover why Latin America is a reflection of the globalizing world, offering a unique perspective on gender, sports, religion, politics, and literature.
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LATI 50 INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA WINTER 2014
Why Latin America? It s big It s there It s here It s a mirror It s a paradox And in a globalizing world
Elements of Paradox Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor Gender Sports/Baseball Religion Politics Literature
Elements of Paradox Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor Gender Sports/Baseball Religion Politics Literature
Points of Entry Readings in Modern Latin America, 8thed (2014) Fiction: Garc a M rquez Videos Original documents (MLA website)
Course Organization 1: Introduction 2: Dimensions of History 3: Magical Realism 4: Economic Development 5: Democracy and Dictatorship 6: Social Inequality 7: Arts and Society 8: Popular Culture 9: Inter-American Agenda
Course Organization 1: Introduction 2: Dimensions of History 3: Magical Realism 4: Economic Development 5: Democracy and Dictatorship 6: Social Inequality 7: Arts and Society 8: Popular Culture 9: Inter-American Agenda
Examinations/Papers Mid-term exam (February 20) ~ 33% grade Final exam (March 18, 3:00-5:59) ~ 67% of grade Class participation: as observed; attendance at sections obligatory Optional paper (March 11): 30% grade, so mid-term = 20% and final = 50%
TAs and Sections M.A. Program in Latin American Studies Wednesday 1:00-1:50, Center 220 (Daniel) Wednesday 2:00-2:50, Center 220 (Christa)
PHS Coordinates Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4, SSB 364 E-mail: phsmith@dss.ucsd.edu Website: polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html weber.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm
