Cultures of Latin America (LTCS2026)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Lang & Comp Cultural Stus
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
LTCS1007
Assessment methods
Essay 1 (1,500 words 30%), Essay 2 (1,500 words 30%), Essay 3 (1,500 words 30%), Essay 4 (1,500 words 30%), Reading diary (6%), Attendance and participation (4%). Students are required to complete only 3 of the 4 essays.
Course enquiries
Doctor Sol Rojas-Lizana (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course is an introduction to the several factors that shape the diverse cultures of Latin America, including the native peoples of the continent, the impact of European conquistadors and colonizers, the ideals of independence, and the contemporary continental order under the strong influence of the US. The course is organised around four modules: The Indigenous Pre-Hispanic World, Hispanic Heritage, Latin America in the 20th Century, and Brazil. Students should expect to get an overview of Latin American cultures throughout history, to gain a sound understanding of the ways in which Latin American peoples have represented themselves under different external influences, and to acquire a conceptual foundation for further study in the area of Latin American Studies. Students choose their essay topics from a list of topics related to each of the four modules in the course.
