SOC30580 Latin American Sociology

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module is focused on understanding and discussing sociology made in and applied to Latin America. Contemporary and historical topics will be critically evaluated, which will involve elements of cultural development, political dynamics, socio-economic inequality and social movements. Students are expected to be critically engaged throughout the module. Expert guest lecturers will also be invited to participate.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to: (a) critically discuss key concepts related to Latin American sociology and (b) understand how particular global and local historical trajectories have influenced contemporary social dynamics in the region. All key references for this module are peer reviewed academic publications in English. Students are also welcome, but are not required to, to read peer reviewed academic publications in Portuguese and / or Spanish.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Autonomous Student Learning

103
Total

123
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
(1) research-driven and / or task-based case studies;
(2) stimulation of curiosity and learning independence;
(3) development of topic-specific critical thinking; 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: essay Unspecified n/a Graded No

65
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ2 Unspecified n/a Graded No

20
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ1 Unspecified n/a Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

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