1. Unit 1. Resistance to Imperialism and Colonialism: Early Attempts to Define a Politics for the Global South (1800–1961) 2. Unit 2. Under the Sign of the Non-Aligned Movement: The Rise of Southern Leadership and Critical Thought (1961–1979) 3. Unit 3. From Havana to Belgrade: Crisis and Reconfiguration (1979–1990) 4. Unit 4. The Refoundation of the Global South in the New Global Order (1990–2023)
Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total Analysis / case study 52,00 43,00 0 95,00 Assessment test 35,00 20,00 0 55,00 Total 87,00 63,00 0 150
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Assessment activities: Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject Theoretical exam covering the contents addressed throughout the course (50%) This exam is resit eligible if not passed in the first sitting. To pass the course through continuous assessment, students must obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10 in the theoretical exam. 50 Yes Individual portfolio including three of the practical case studies explored during the course (40%) The portfolio must offer a deeper analysis of the selected cases, include a rationale for their selection, and demonstrate the connection between theoretical concepts and practical applications and an in-class presentation of a case study. (10% for each case study (3) and 10% for the in class presentation) The portfolio is not resit eligible. 40 No Attendance and active in class participation (5%) Attendance and active participation assessed based on regular attendance and meaningful engagement in class discussions and activities (10%). This component is not resit eligible. 5 No Participation in the activities held within the framework of the Global Week (5%) As the portfolio requires the inclusion of case studies, participation in Global Week activities may support students in deepening their understanding of particular topics or in identifying issues of special relevance. 5 No
The continuous assessment will consist of the following components, each contributing a percentage to the final course grade: 1) Theoretical exam covering the contents addressed throughout the course (50%). This exam is resit eligible. 2) Individual portfolio including three of the practical case studies explored during the course. The portfolio must offer a deeper analysis of the selected cases, include a rationale for their selection, and demonstrate the connection between theoretical concepts and practical applications and in-class presentation of a case study (40%). The portfolio is not resit eligible. 3) Attendance and active participation assessed based on regular attendance and meaningful engagement in class discussions and activities (5%). This component is not resit eligible. 4) Participation in the activities held within the framework of the Global Week (5%). In order to pass the course through continuous assessment, students must obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10 in the theoretical exam and a minimum score of 4 out of 10 in the portfolio. Additionally, the final average grade for the course must be equal to or higher than 5 out of 10. Specific criteria for the "No show" grade: Students who do not take the exam will be marked as 'absent'. Single Assessment: The single assessment will consist of the following components, each contributing a percentage to the final course grade: Theoretical exam, covering the contents addressed throughout the course. This exam is resit eligible if not passed in the firs sitting (50%) Weekly critical essays based on the required readings assigned and/or a critical review and reading test on a literary work to be determined. This component is not resit eligible (50%) In order to pass the course through single assessment, students must obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10 in both the theoretical exam and the weekly commentaries. Minimum requirements to pass: To pass the course students must obtain a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Dr Canales and Mr Urrea will be available for individual tutorials, which must be scheduled in advance via email.
Most interactions will take place in class. If needed, specific questions can also be discussed by email.