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LLCU 248  Introduction to Latin American Cultures  Units: 3.00  
This course explores the social, historical, cultural, and political events that have shaped Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present, as well as important artistic movements in the visual arts, literature, cinema, and music.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 10 Online Activity, 74 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Exclusion SPAN 348/3.0.  
Course Equivalencies: LLCU248; SPAN248  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Reflect on the meaning and importance of culture as a tool of self-understanding.
  2. Have a solid understanding of the social, cultural, and political events that have shaped Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
  3. Be familiar with important artistic movements and with the work of key Latin American creators.
  4. Have acquired the necessary cultural sensitivity and awareness to contribute to productive and respectful transcultural exchanges.
  5. Developed the critical skills necessary to fully appreciate and understand the creative endeavours and struggles of Latin American people.