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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction, Geography 101 - Introduction of the course, content, expectations. Start with definitions, geography. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapter 1 |
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History of Latin America - Exploration of Latin America in world history, the significance of economic, political, and social development of the region on local and global affairs, and the different interests which have come to exist. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 2 & 3 |
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Democracy, Governance, and the State in Latin America - Examination of the development of (or lack thereof) democracy in the region, the success and failures of governance, and the relationship between the state and society across the region. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 4 & 5 |
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The Southern Cone, Part 1 - Study of the two countries which make up the southernmost part of Latin America: Argentina, and Chile. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 6 & 8 |
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The Southern Cone, Part 2 - Continued study of the two remaining countries which make up the southern part of Latin America: Paraguay and Uruguay. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 12 & 13 |
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Brazil - Study of the largest country in Latin America (both in terms of land and population): Brazil |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapter 7 |
| 7) |
Midterm Exam |
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| 8) |
Andean Countries - Study of the countries surrounding the mountainous region of South America: Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. |
Wiarda/Kine: Chapters 10, 14 & 15 |
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The North Coast - Study of the two main countries that occupy this region: Colombia and Venezuela. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 9 & 11 |
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Central America, Part 1 - Study of the three countries in lower Central America: Costa Rica Nicaragua, and Panama. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 18, 19 & 23 |
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Central America, Part 2 (the Northern Triangle) - Study of the three countries which comprise the so-called Northern Triangle: El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 20, 21 & 22 |
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The Caribbean - Study of the major independent countries of the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapters 17, 24 & 25 |
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Mexico - Study of the northernmost country in Latin America, and the only country of the region bordering a non-Latin country: Mexico |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapter 16 |
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Conclusion - Wrap up overview of the course, discussion of future prospects of Latin America.s |
Wiarda/Kline: Chapter 26 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. |
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| 2) |
Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. |
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| 3) |
Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. |
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Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. |
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Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. |
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Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. |
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| 7) |
Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. |
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Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. |
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Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. |
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Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. |
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Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. |
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Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |
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