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INTS2040 – Latin American Histories
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
Contact via consuelo.martinezreyes@mq.edu.au
B310, Level 3, 25B Wally's Walk
Thursdays, 2pm-3pm
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Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is taught in English and gives a panoramic view of the history and politics of Latin America, from the Spanish conquest to contemporary issues, through a cultural studies approach. It is expected that students acquire a broad regional understanding that allows them to reflect and assess present developments taking into consideration the region's historical foundations. Students also have an opportunity to learn about the research on Latin America conducted at Macquarie to inspire and encourage them into future research projects. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify major historical and political events in Latin America.
- ULO2: Define key aspects of Latin American literature, painting, music and film.
- ULO3: Explain some of the forces that mould Latin American social, political and artistic development.
- ULO4: Discuss the major topics of Latin American history, culture and politics that are covered in this course.
General Assessment Information
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. reflective journals, quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Reflective journal | 25% | No | Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12 |
| Participation | 15% | No | Ongoing |
| Mid-term online test | 30% | No | Week 7 |
| Final online test | 30% | No | Week 13 |
Reflective journal
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12
Weighting: 25%
Students write reflective entries throughout the semester critically approaching a key point they have learnt on the weeks indicated.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify major historical and political events in Latin America.
- Discuss the major topics of Latin American history, culture and politics that are covered in this course.
Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Students will complete participation tasks online via synchronous and/or asynchronous activities. See iLearn for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Define key aspects of Latin American literature, painting, music and film.
- Explain some of the forces that mould Latin American social, political and artistic development.
- Discuss the major topics of Latin American history, culture and politics that are covered in this course.
Mid-term online test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
The test is a combination of questions that require a critical analysis of the material studied. Students will complete their mid-term test online
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify major historical and political events in Latin America.
- Define key aspects of Latin American literature, painting, music and film.
- Explain some of the forces that mould Latin American social, political and artistic development.
- Discuss the major topics of Latin American history, culture and politics that are covered in this course.
Final online test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%
The test is a combination of questions that require a critical analysis of the material studied. Students will complete their final test online
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify major historical and political events in Latin America.
- Define key aspects of Latin American literature, painting, music and film.
- Explain some of the forces that mould Latin American social, political and artistic development.
- Discuss the major topics of Latin American history, culture and politics that are covered in this course.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
DELIVERY
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Students are required to bring a laptop to complete their midterm and final in class tests.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
- For central technical support go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/
- For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn/ilearn-quick-guides-for-students
RESOURCES
A copy of ALL BOOKS NOTED BELOW ARE AVAILABLE at the Macquarie University Library. FREE access to the two required textbooks (ebook versions) is available through our library (sign-in may be required) and will be made available on ILearn whenever possible. Any other additional readings not included in these texts will be made available on the appropriate week section on ILearn.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Critical Terms in Caribbean and Latin American Thought: Historical and Institutional Trajectories. Ed. by Yolanda Martínez-San Miguel, Ben. Sifuentes-Jauregui, and Marisa Belausteguigoitia. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.
New Approaches to Latin American Studies: Culture and Power. Ed. by Juan Poblete. New York & London: Routledge, 2018.
RECOMMENDED TEXT
A History of Latin America. Benjamin Keen and Keith Haynes, eds. 9th edition. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2013.
A 10% discount voucher if buying your book through the Cengage website is available on ILearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Student Support
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Learning Skills
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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.