To introduce students to key questions in the study of the politics of globalisation and development;

To offer an analysis of the major developments in Latin American in the twentieth century including import-substitution, state-led development, economic and financial crisis, neo-liberal reforms, social and political implications, and international relations;

To provide an understanding of the challenges that Latin American governments have confronted over time and the continued tensions between economic and political demands;

To introduce the students to the study of comparative and international political economy.

(LO1) To be able to read and synthesise material form a range of academic sources

(LO2) To discuss cogently in small groups and synthesise discussions in presentations

(LO3) To be able to present arguments in writing using a number of sources that are correctly referenced

(LO4) To understand the main economic and political challenges facing twentieth century Latin American governments.

(LO5) To be able to sustain an argument about political developments in the region both verbally and in writing.

(LO6) To be able to identify differences and similarities in political processes across the region using a comparative methodology.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Research skills - All Information skills

(S5) Global citizenship - Relevant economic/political understanding

This module is taught via a series of on-campus lectures, lecture videos and other online resources on Canvas, and on-campus seminars. The total study time for this module is 150 hours, which includes lectures and seminars, individual study, reading, and essay preparation. Students will have 2 hours of on-campus classes for this module per week (1 lecture and 1 seminar, except in Week 7) as well as 1/1.5 hrs of asynchronous lecture videos per week.

The lecture videos on Canvas introduce the key themes and conceptual material each week, supported by case study examples. Students are expected to have watched the videos and worked through the online learning resources before the on-campus lecture and seminar for that week.

Building on the lecture videos, each 50-minute on-campus lecture will elaborate on key concepts introduced in the lecture videos and link them to current affairs in Latin America. The seminars will focus on concepts and theories, as well as a variety of c ase studies from Latin American countries.

The seminars will usually centre around group discussions, but we will also have debates and other discussion formats. Assessed group presentations take place during the seminars in the second half of the semester.

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Weekly schedule may include:

• Key Concepts: Globalisation and development;

• The political economy of post-war development;

• Economic crisis in the 1980s;

• Neoliberalism and structural adjustment;

• Social and political implications of neoliberalism;

• Social movements and protest in Latin America;

• US-Latin American relations.