Бакалавриат
2025/2026
Политика и общество в странах Латинской Америки
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Политология и мировая политика)
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Преподаватели:
Клещенко Людмила Леонидовна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
4
Контактные часы:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course will focus on the recent history and politics of the Latin America. Through lectures and seminars, the course describes the political and societal dynamics of the region, offering students a nuanced understanding of the key processes. Key themes include conceptualizations of the region, state building, ethnicity, etc.
Learning Objectives
- To give students a comprehensive overview of the diversity of political institutions in Latin America, and major trends in the political and socio-economic dynamics;
- To ensure the development of the skills necessary to conduct research on Latin American studies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Discusses the problems of contemporary Latin American politics and society in a multicultural professional environment, perceiving the intercultural diversity of society in socio-historical, ethical and philosophical contexts
- Conducts collective research in the field of Latin American Studies, establishing causal relationships, characterising and evaluating socio-political and socio-economic events and processes in the region, identifying their links with economic, social, cultural and civilisational contexts, as well as with objective trends and patterns of integrated development at macro-regional, national-state, regional and local levels
- Demonstrates the ability to analyse and interpret regional political, social and economic processes in Latin America in order to support management decision-making and to prepare information and analytical material, including for the media, through the completion of learning tasks
- Demonstrates the ability to identify features and trends in the socio-political development of Latin American countries and to take these into account when carrying out learning tasks
- Provides advisory services to develop and support the international activities of government agencies, representatives of business structures, institutions, organisations and interested parties operating in the Latin American sector
Course Contents
- Introduction to Latin American Studies
- Political institutions in Latin America
- Political economy and economic policy in Latin America
- Argentina: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Brazil: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Mexico and Central American countries: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Venezuela and Cuba: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Bolivia and Ecuador: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Colombia and Peru: Politics and Society in the 21st Century
- Chile and Uruguay: Politics and society in the 21st century
Assessment Elements
- Seminar ParticipationThis will be assessed on the basis of regular class attendance and contribution to seminar discussions. The frequency and quality of questions and comments on other students' presentations will also be taken into account. Each seminar will be graded on a scale of 0 to 10. If a student has a valid excuse for missing a seminar, he/she may choose to complete a written assignment on the topic of the seminar instead of participating in the discussion. The arithmetic average of the seminars (rounding) will be used to calculate the grade for the component.
- TestThe test lasts 40 minutes and will be given at the final seminar of the first module. It consists of 34 questions with only one correct answer. The test questions are based on the lecture material and the required reading for the course. Students are not allowed to use textbooks, dictionaries, notes or other teaching materials when writing the text.
- Group ProjectThe group project includes collecting and analyzing statistical information on the selected country, preparing a presentation, and giving an oral presentation.
- ExamThe written exam takes the following form: Students are given one question and have 40 minutes to answer it. A student may be exempted from the exam at the lecturer's discretion if their average score for all other types of tasks is excellent (8 or higher). Using artificial intelligence to complete course assignments is prohibited.
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 2nd module0.25 * Exam + 0.25 * Group Project + 0.25 * Seminar Participation + 0.25 * Test
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Levine, D. H. . (DE-588)1013830466, (DE-576)161973418. (2012). Politics, religion, & society in Latin America / Daniel H. Levine. Boulder, Colo.: Lynne Rienner Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.375341366
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Falleti, T. G. (2010). Decentralization and Subnational Politics in Latin America. New York: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=324100
- Institutions on the Edge: The Origins and Consequences of Inter-Branch Crises in Latin America, Helmke, G., 2017