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