Course Code & Number
PSIR 347
Course Title
Latin American Politics
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Course Objectives
The major objective of this course is to explore contemporary Latin American politics and political structure. The course aims to provide students conceptual and theoretical knowledge for better comphrending the political dynamics and trends in country case studies in the Latin American context.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate an understanding of political processes and key political issues in the Latin American context.
2. Explain the domestic and international factors that have an impact on the structuration of politics in Latin America.
3. Assess the geo-strategic position of Latin America in the global politics.
4. Understand the economic and political reform process and their inter-relationship in Latin America.
5. Formulate well-structured arguments and assess debates concerning Latin American politics.
6. Communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Recommended Reading
1. Peter H. Smith, Democracy in Latin America: Political Change in Comparative Perspective,(Oxford University Press, 2011).
2. Ronald M. Schneider, Comparative Latin American Politics (Westview Press, 2010).
3. Peter Kingstone and Deborah J. Yashar, Routledge Handbook of Latin American Politics (2012).
Required Reading
1. Howard J. Wiarda and Harvey F. Kline, Latin American Politics and Development, (Westview Press, 2010).
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
