Political Systems and International Relationships in Latin America 4206-AE11z
1. Political systems of Latin America:
1.1. The formation of republicanism and democracy.
1.2. Conservatism, liberalism, radicalism, Christian democracy, populism, new left, socialism.
1.3. Army, authoritarianism, totalitarism.
1.4. Corruption, clientelism, narcobusiness.
2. Constitutionalism and the legal order.
2.1. Rule of law, elections, strengthening democratic institutions.
2.2. Ignoring the law, mythical role of the constitution.
3. Doctrines and contribution to international public law.
4. Pan American and Inter-American system.
5. Hegemony of the US in the northern hemisphere.
5.1. International security.
6. Socialist ideas: Cuba, Venezuela, ALBA, constitution of Cuba, international position of Cuba in Latin America.
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
The effects of learning will depend on the attendance and the degree of general competence in the topic of the course. This will also affect the openness of lectures to the needs and suggestions of participants. It is worth noting that the issues discussed during the course are hardly researched in Poland and greater importance is given to them in Europe and the US than in Latin America itself.
Assessment criteria
The course ends with an oral exam. Attending the lectures is strongly suggested.
Bibliography
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