2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO2510 Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930)
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Gregorio Alonso
Email: g.alonso@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of SPPO1010 Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 or equivalent.Pre-requisites
SPPO1010 | Pract Lang Skills in Spanish 1 |
This module is mutually exclusive with
HIST2600 | Brazil and Cuba from Colonies to Republics |
SPPO2511 | Latin America (c1800-c1930) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module explores the history of Spanish America and Brazil since independence, examining both general themes and case studies from specific countries. The central themes will be: the background to and the achievement of independence from Spain during the period 1800-1825; the transition from colony to empire in Brazil; the period of political and economic 'instability' from 1830 to 1880; the progressive integration of Latin America into the international economy between 1880 and 1930, and the social and political repercussions of export-oriented development. Case studies will be drawn principally from Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and Brazil.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- demonstrate an understanding of the political, social and economic trajectory of Latin America in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries;
- be able to identify and analyse the political conflicts which have accompanied the construction of the state in the post-independence period.
Syllabus
This course will examine the history of Latin America (including Brazil) since independence, examining both general themes and case studies from specific countries.
The central themes will be:
- the background to and the achievement of independence from Spain during the period 1800-1825;
- the transition from colony to empire in Brazil;
- the period of political and economic 'instability' from 1830 to 1880;
- the progressive integration of Latin America into the international economy between 1880 and 1930, and
- the social and political repercussions of export-oriented development.
Case studies will be drawn principally from Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
170 hours - reading/preparationOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Via seminar participation.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3,000 words | 60.00 |
Presentation | Oral presentation in class | 20.00 |
Assignment | 1,000 word book review to be submitted in the target language | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/04/2019
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