SOC30580 Latin American Sociology

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is focused on understanding and discussing sociology made in and applied to Latin America, with particular focus on South America. Contemporary and historical topics will be critically evaluated, involving elements of culture, political dynamics, socio-economic inequality and social movements. Students are expected to be critically engaged throughout the module in activities such as PeerScholar and other assessments. Expert guest lecturers may also participate.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: (a) critically discuss key concepts related to Latin American sociology and (b) understand how both global and local historical trajectories have influenced contemporary social dynamics and social science in the region. Main references for this module are peer reviewed academic publications in English. Students are also welcome, but not required, to read other relevant publications both in Portuguese and 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
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ2 Week 12 n/a Graded No

20
Continuous Assessment: PeerScholar and BrightSpace activities. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Essay: essay Week 12 n/a Graded No

40
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ1 Week 7 n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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