Ideology in the Hispanic World
Module title | Ideology in the Hispanic World |
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Module code | SML1067 |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
Credits | 15 |
Module staff | Dr Fernando Concha () |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 16 |
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Module description
Ideology, as a system of ideas and ideals, shapes politics and societies. We all have ideologies we believe in and share, which influence our interactions with others and how we view the world around us. In this module you will explore what ideology means and study some of the interrelated belief systems which have shaped the Hispanic world from the colonial period to the present day: nationalism, colonialism, race ideologies, and neoliberalism. Through the study of political speeches, essays, letters, films and other sources, you will learn about how the influence of these ideas in Spain and across Latin America
Texts will be provided in English translation. Quoting in Spanish is not necessary.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module introduces ideology as an overarching concept and explores specific ideologies related to nation, colonialism, race, and neoliberalism in the context of the Hispanic world. The module will encourage critical thinking and provide a strong base for understanding topics studied in later components of the Hispanic Studies pathway. It will encourage independent and collaborative specialised study of selected topics and texts, developing valuable transferable skills in historical/cultural contextualisation, textual analysis, oral discussion and team work.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of key examples of ideology in the Hispanic world.
- 2. Analyse selected sources, relating them to specified aspects of their historical, cultural and social contexts
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Analyse selected sources, relating them to specified aspects of their historical, cultural and social contexts
- 4. Mount an argument in sound written English using basic textual or other evidence
- 5. Use a reading list and other sources to identify critical material relevant to a given aspect of the subjects covered, and report critical findings orally or in writing where appropriate.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Present cogent arguments orally or in writing where appropriate, in English, on a specified topic and following guidelines provided.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:
In the introductory lecture, we will think about what ideology means and ways in which it has shaped the Hispanic world. In subsequent weeks, we will focus on the definitions of nationalism, colonialism, race ideologies, and neoliberalism, as well as the connections between them. Through the study of political speeches, essays, letters, films and other sources, we will examine the effects of these sets of ideas in the past and today, with case studies from across Latin America. Extracts from a range of texts and films will be provided in Spanish and in English translation.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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18 | 132 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 6 | Lectures. Provides framework for independent study and assessment |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 10 | Seminars. Includes time for group discussion and interactive materials and assessed presentations. |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 2 | Film screening |
Guided independent study | 132 | Students prepare for the sessions through reading and research. |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Essay plan | 500 words | 1-6 | Individual written feedback |
Group activities including annotated bibliographies and presentations of sources | N/a | 1-6 | Group oral feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Essay | 100 | 2000 words | 1-6 | Written feedback on standardized feedback form |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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ESsay | Essay | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Selected background reading:
- Aguilar Rivera, José Antonio. ‘Latin American Political Ideologies’. In: Michael Freeden and Marc Stears (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Political Ideologies (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013)
- Appelbaum, Nancy P., Anne S. Macpherson, and Karin Alejandra Rosemblat (eds). Race and Nation in Modern Latin America. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2003).
- Eagleton, Terry. Ideology: An Introduction (London: Verso, 2007)
- Freedan, Michael. Ideology: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003)
- Green, Duncan, with Sue Branford. Faces of Latin America. (New York: NYU Press, 2013)
A full bibliography of recommended reading will be provided at the start of the module
Credit value | 15 |
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Module ECTS | 7.5 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | For students of Hispanic Studies, MLS1056. For others, none. |
NQF level (module) | 4 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 30/06/2020 |
Last revision date | 18/01/2023 |