Latin America: A Cultural Journey Through History and Society
LATI 50
Introduction to Latin America
Winter 2012
Why Latin America?
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It’s big
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It’s there
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It’s here
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It’s a mirror
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It’s a paradox
Elements of Paradox
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Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor
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Gender
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Sports/Baseball
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Religion
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Politics
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Literature
Points of Entry
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Readings in
Modern Latin America,
7
th
ed
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Fiction: García Márquez
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Videos
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Original documents (MLA website)
Course Organization
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1: Introduction
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2: Dimensions of History
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3: Magical Realism
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4: Economic Development
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5: Democracy and Dictatorship
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6: Social Inequality
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7: Arts and Society
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8: Popular Culture
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9: Inter-American Agenda
Examinations/Papers
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Mid-term exam (February 23) ~ 33% grade
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Final exam (TBA) ~ 67% of grade
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Class participation: as observed
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Optional paper (due March 13): 30% grade, so
mid-term = 20% and final = 50%
TAs and Sections
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Teresita Rocha-Jiménez
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Jacqueline Wagner
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Emilia García
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M 11:00-11:50
Center 203
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W 12:00-12:50
York 3000A
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W 2:00-2:50
York 4050A
PHS Coordinates
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Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4, SSB 364
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E-mail:
phsmith@dss.ucsd.edu
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Website:
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polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html
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weber.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm
¡Adelante!
Delve into the rich tapestry of Latin America through the course "Introduction to Latin America" in Winter 2012. The course covers various dimensions from magical realism to economic development, democracy to dictatorship, social inequality to popular culture. Engage with the paradoxes of this vibrant region shaped by elements like old-young, unstable-stable, and rich-poor dynamics. Examinations, readings, and class participation offer a comprehensive learning experience facilitated by dedicated TAs. Embrace the journey ahead and move forward, "Adelante!"
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LATI 50 Introduction to Latin America Winter 2012
Why Latin America? It s big It s there It s here It s a mirror It s a paradox
Elements of Paradox Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor Gender Sports/Baseball Religion Politics Literature
Points of Entry Readings in Modern Latin America, 7thed Fiction: Garc a M rquez Videos Original documents (MLA website)
Course Organization 1: Introduction 2: Dimensions of History 3: Magical Realism 4: Economic Development 5: Democracy and Dictatorship 6: Social Inequality 7: Arts and Society 8: Popular Culture 9: Inter-American Agenda
Examinations/Papers Mid-term exam (February 23) ~ 33% grade Final exam (TBA) ~ 67% of grade Class participation: as observed Optional paper (due March 13): 30% grade, so mid-term = 20% and final = 50%
TAs and Sections Teresita Rocha-Jim nez Jacqueline Wagner Emilia Garc a M 11:00-11:50 W 12:00-12:50 W 2:00-2:50 Center 203 York 3000A York 4050A
PHS Coordinates Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4, SSB 364 E-mail: phsmith@dss.ucsd.edu Website: polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html weber.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm
