spa2csp cuba the special period
CUBA: THE SPECIAL PERIOD
SPA2CSP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine a number of issues central to the socio-political, economic and cultural situation of Cuba, since the declaration of the Special Period (1990). These issues will include: the socio-economic crisis; economic reform; political dissidence; jineterismo; the resurgence of racism; Cuban music; religion; homosexuality; and literature. A multidisciplinary approach will be used, drawing from disciplines such as literary studies, history and sociology. This subject is offered primarily in Spanish; but also in English if students from other disciplines enrol.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLaura Tolton
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SPA2003 or SPA2004 or SPA3006 or DST1DEV or equivalent or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSPA3CSP OR LAS3CSP OR LAS2CSP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is offered primarily in Spanish but it will also be offered in English if students from other disciplines enrol.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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