These courses are aimed at students who, during their previous education (high school, college, preparatory classes, or foreign universities), acquired the basic grammar and vocabulary of Spanish but have not practiced the language for a few years and/or are experiencing some difficulties with expression (written/oral) and comprehension.
Neighborhoods in Latin America undergo changes guided both by their own logic and by the evolution and conflicts in the international economy and geopolitics. The population living in poverty in urban margins is crucial for understanding the redefinition of development and its long-term viability. Therefore, the focus is on the definitions and experiences of organization and self-organization promoted by both the population and the State, such as neighborhood assemblies, political movements and parties, federations, sports associations, among others.
In-depth analysis will be conducted through examples and case studies from countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. This aims to understand the concept and practice of the “minga,” used in some Andean countries. The “minga” is a form of community work and organization, collective action to transform space, and multidimensional relationships.
This course primarily aims at the development of a political, social, and geographical glossary, which will allow students to enrich their comments and expand their vocabulary in Spanish on the issues of cities and peripheral neighborhoods in Latin America. A diverse bibliography, as well as presentations and audiovisual documents, will be used as study and analysis resources.
Acquisition methods: *Presentation (20-25 min in groups of two): 40% *
*In-Class Written Assignment : 10% *
*Class Participation : 20% *
*Final Project / Final Paper : 30% *
- Teaching coordinator: Salas Aguayo Francisca
- Teaching coordinator: Santillan Andres
- Teaching coordinator: Thomas Jean-Baptiste