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HISPANIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION |
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DESCRIPTION OF THE
COURSE |
This
course will introduce themes relevant to
Latin America and its literature. |
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OBJECTIVES |
Read
selected texts to comment on themes with
social and cultural relevance to our society.
Acquire the necessary tools to begin a semantic
analysis of various texts. Improve and apply
the students´ ability to analyze critically
various texts. Use theoretical instruments
for self-correction. Learn about Latin American
and Costa Rican culture. Compare the different
Latin American cultures and establish differences
between regions. Distinguish the different
ethnic groups that make up Costa Rica today.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES |
| Reference
books, authentic written texts, support material,
and audio-visual equipment. |
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METHODOLOGY |
The
research process and methodology of this
course is based on the following procedures
and assignments:
• Reading of social and historical
texts
• Discussion of the texts in class
• Short researches about culture in
Latin America
• Final presentation about a specific
theme or topic |
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CONTENTS |
I.
Latin American and Costa Rican culture:
• What is culture? Concept
of culture
• Is there a Latin American
culture?
• Underdevelopment in Latin
America
• Development in Latin America
II. Cultural identity, the key to development
in Latin America:
• The impact of multinational companies
• The importance of the consumer society
• Means of communication, true means
of cultural dominance
• Nature of international cooperation
• Culture and creativity in Latin
America
III. Concept
of folklore:
• Myths
• Legends
• Popular superstitions
• Beliefs
• Traditions |
| Evaluation |
Class
participation |
15% |
First
partial exam |
20% |
Second
partial exam |
20% |
Research
paper and presentation |
20% |
| Final exam |
25% |
Total |
100% |
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