| Course title | Politics, Society and Economics in Latin America |
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| Course code | KRS/PSE |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Spanish |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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The course combines the introduction of basic theoretical concepts from political science (e.g. the specifics of the functioning of presidential systems, the influence of populism, etc.), economics (dependency theory, poverty, etc.) and sociology (social structure, social identity, etc.), which are key for the analysis of society and politics in Latin American countries, with case studies of selected countries; all this in relation to the historical context and social and economic roots of political processes.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to provide students with insight into the functioning of contemporary political systems in Latin American countries.
The student will acquire comprehensive knowledge and analytical skills focused on the specifics of the Latin American region. The course develops competencies in the areas of political science, economics and sociology with an emphasis on historical context. |
| Prerequisites |
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None
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Written exam, Seminar Work
Written test, written assignment, presentation, reading excerpts from the required reading of approximately 400 pages, participation in classes. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Language with focus on Latin America (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Language with focus on Latin America (2026) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish philology with specialization in translation and interpreting (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Language with focus on Latin America (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |