Social Movements and Civil Society in Modern Latin America
2020/2021
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Objectives
The objectives of the module are
- To provide students with an overview of the critical issues facing Latin America today
- To understand the complex character of the society-environment nexus
- To offer an insight into contemporary social movements and civil society organisations in Latin America
- To engage and apply a range of selected theoretical perspectives to concrete cases and issues
Content
The module includes themes within:
- Latin American cultures and societies
- Natural resources and the environment in Latin America
- Social movements and civil society in modern Latin America
The module will form the basis of further theoretical and practical work within the field in the project module of the semester.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Possess basic knowledge and understanding of contemporary themes and issues facing Latin American and the various approaches to the study of these
Skills
- Have the ability to apply theories and understanding to concrete empirical cases and issues in Latin America
- Ability to engage and apply a range of selected theoretical perspectives to concrete cases and issues in Latin America
Competences
- Can reflect and analyse contemporary Latin American issues from a practical and theoretical perspective
Type of instruction
The module consists of lectures and seminars, possibly with exercises and student contributions.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Social Movements and Civil Society in Modern Latin America |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination for Social Movements and Civil Society in Modern
Latin America is an internally assessed individual written
examination. The examination consists of a 48-hour take-home
assignment comprising of two questions based on issues covered
within the subject area of Social Movements and Civil Society in
Modern Latin America. The assignment paper must not exceed six
pages. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Social Movements and Civil Society in Modern Latin America |
| Module code | DIRES015 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of International Affairs |
| Department | Department of Politics and Society |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Social Sciences |
