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PL22047: Spain and Latin America in the Global Economy

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWES 30%, EXCB 70%
Assessment Detail:
  • Case study Analysis (CWES 30%)
  • Written examination (EXCB 70%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take PL12022
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* evaluate the nature and impact of political and economic developments in Latin America
* apply knowledge to analyse the opportunities and limitations different economic developments and global trends represent;
* critically evaluate the link between economic, social and political developments;
* discuss issues raised in spoken and written form in the target language.


Synopsis: Develop your knowledge of Spanish-speaking economies and firms in the global economic context. You will explore and debate topics such as: - Globalisation - Economic and financial crises - Foreign direct investments - Trade agreements - Tourism - The employment market - Models of economic development This approach will develop your skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, independent judgement and reasoned argument.

Content: This unit will: - Explore the impact of international powers and economic trends on national and regional development. - Develop an understanding of the role that national sectors or firms play in international settings. - Analyse the impact and reaction to globalisation. - Examine the nature and impact of economic processes specific to Spain and Latin America. - Develop an understanding of economic processes and their link to political and social development.

Course availability:

PL22047 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB52 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)

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