HR141-4-SP-CO:
Introduction to Latin American History: From 16th Century Conquest to 19th Century Modernization
2016/17
History
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
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Requisites for this module
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BA T711 Latin American Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA T731 Latin American Studies,
BA T7N2 Latin American Studies with Business Management,
BA T7M9 Latin American Studies with Human Rights,
BA R8T7 Modern Languages with Latin American Studies,
BA R8T9 Modern Languages with Latin American Studies (5 Years Including Foundation Year)
The module introduces students to the history of Latin America from the Conquest to the beginning of the 20th century. It aims to provide a general understanding of conquest, colonization, the development of a colonial economy and society. It will then examine briefly the social and political structure of the Iberian colonies in order to understand the rationale of widespread late colonial unrest and the civil wars that resulted in the independence of most of the continent in 1824. The third part introduces to the post-war politics, the emergence and functioning of the new nation-states and how elites implemented, from the last decades of the 19th century onwards, programmes of modernization that not always improved the life of the lower classes. These reacted in ways that reveal their aspirations and cultural backgrounds.
The module aims to help students understanding broad processes and how economics and politics link with the social and cultural in the particular case of Latin America. It seeks to develop awareness of how the history of Latin America is linked to that of Europe and Africa. Students will be encouraged to make use of concrete case studies to reflect on these broader developments in their essays.
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One hour seminar and one hour lecture per week.
Revision class in summer term.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
In-class source analysis |
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0% |
| Coursework |
Primary Source Analysis (1000 words) |
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33% |
| Coursework |
Essay (2500 words) |
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67% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Belinda Waterman, Student Administrator, Department of History, 01206 872313
Yes
No
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Prof Helen Jane Laville
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education)
Available via Moodle
Of 44 hours, 21 (47.7%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
22 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
History
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