- Online
- $600
Develop an understanding of Latin American beliefs, values, custom, and business protocols by exploring both historical and contemporary topics in Latin culture. Improve your Spanish communication skills and your contextual use of the language while discovering the linguistic and cultural diversity of Latin America. Develop your intercultural competence by understanding and appreciating cultural differences.
Note: An intermediate level of Spanish is required for this course.
Course outline
In these courses, you will be exposed to diverse historical socio-cultural aspects of Latin American culture from pre- Hispanic to present times. These predominately self-paced courses are delivered online and include a biweekly online meeting. They are taught in Spanish and require a minimum intermediate level of Spanish (B2 according to the Common European Framework).
Course objectives
- Develop intercultural competence (through activities that will challenge learners’ own values and cultural references.)
- Evaluate pertinent information and assertions regarding relevance, biases, stereotyping, manipulation, and other issues.
- Improve communicative skills (written comprehension, aural comprehension, writing expression, oral and interactive expression).
- Discuss instructional materials using and intercultural and decolonial perspective
Features:
- Delivery online grants flexibility to suit individual schedules and time constraints.
- Interactive learning activities, including readings, videos, music and presentations.
- Customized to suit student’s specific learning needs.
- Full instructor support, ongoing assessment, forum-discussions, surveys, and wiki-based collaboration.
- Biweekly online discussions.
- Updated instructional material
- Applicable toward UBC Certificate in Practical and Business Spanish & UBC Award of Achievement in Spanish
Content
While both Latin American Culture courses integrate all countries from across Latin America, each course focuses on specific range of traditions and socio-historical contexts.
Latin American Culture I: General introduction to Latin American culture, with an emphasis on the greatest civilizations of the region, including that of the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs.
Latin American Culture II: This course focuses on the “Great Colombia,” a term that refers to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.
Each course is comprised of nine modules to be completed in nine weeks, including:
- Humanismo latinoamericano
- Caral, la ciudad más antigua de América
- Túpac Amaru: Volveré y seré millones
- Evita Perón • La Revolución
- Todos santos, día de muertos
- Paisajes
- El Boom latinoamericano
- Afrolatina
Expected effort
On average, students will spend a minimum of four hours per week to complete the activities.
Course format
The format of this course is 100% online.
About online learning
Our Reading and Writing courses are purpose-built for online learning using UBC instructional design resources and tools.
Online courses are hosted on the intuitive learning management platform Canvas. Every week, your instructor releases a new module or lesson. Each lesson might include materials such as class notes, readings, links to articles, videos and practice exercises. You may also be asked to post on discussion boards and submit assignments.
Your instructor is there to provide you feedback on your work, and guide online forum discussions. Some may hold virtual office hours. You can also communicate with your instructor through Canvas.
Expect to spend three to four hours per week on your course - you do get out what you put in! You can log in anytime day or night. Some courses, however, might include exercises and assignments with deadlines. Materials will be available for two weeks after the course ends, after which time you will no longer be able to access the course.
We will send you instructions on accessing Canvas before your first class.