Join us in the course to explore the political, social, and cultural relationships between the United States and the wider Americas from the Cold War to the present day in light of recent political developments and the re-emergence of nationalist rhetoric in US politics.
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'Understanding the Americas? US vs the Rest' explores the political, social, and cultural relationships between the United States and the wider Americas from the Cold War to the present day.
The course focuses on key case studies including Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Nicaragua, examining how Cold War geopolitics contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes and reshaped societies across the region.
It also considers how these historical experiences continue to influence contemporary issues such as democracy, migration, inequality, and regional relations.
In light of renewed debates about US foreign policy and leadership in the Americas, made especially timely by recent political developments and the re-emergence of nationalist rhetoric in US politics, this course encourages students to critically assess the past in order to better understand the present.
What will we cover?
US-Latin American relations
Contemporary history and politics of Latin America with a particular focus on Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Nicaragua
Politics and ideology
Latin America, the US and the changes on the horison with BRICS, G20 and global trade.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
understand US-Latin American relations
critically assess the past in order to better understand the present in light of renewed debates about US foreign policy and leadership in the America
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Everyone is welcome, although a good level of English is required. As with our classes on history, it is important to have an open mind and be able to support your opinions, arguments and thoughts as well as engage with opinions, arguments and thoughts with which you may not agree.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught mainly through lectures, group discussions and the exploration of scenarios and case studies. There will be some preparatory as well as recommended reading for this course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but please bring a pen and a notebook or laptop or tablet for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC204 Latin America and Africa – new friends HPC205 Understanding the role of maritime geopolitics in the 21st century HPC102 Rising powers: China, from Mao to Xi HPC110 Rising powers: India, from Nehru to Modi.
Dr. Maísa Edwards holds a Joint International Relations PhD from King’s College London and the University of São Paulo. Her doctoral research focused on Brazil, the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic and the South Atlantic region. She also has an MSc in Brazil in Global Perspective from King’s College London and a first degree in French and Spanish from University College London. Maísa also has a keen interest in multilingual and multicultural literature and has run the Talk Books With Me (@talk_books_with_me) project since February 2021.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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