Courses
The Bolivia program consists of the following 2.5 credits:
- 1.5 GDST credits consisting of GDST 3760Y and 3830H
- 1.0 SPAN credit consisting of SPAN 2501H and 2502H
GDST 3760Y: Bolivian seminar A module-based course covering topics such as Indigenous social movements, Andean Indigenous jurisdiction, and feminist struggles and gender-based violence, as well as a case study on mining in the Potosí region.
GDST 3830H: Field course in community development A course combining theoretical, methodological, and practical reflections on development studies and a hands-on community development experience. Involves a placement with an organisation or community involved in addressing substantive social and economic issues.
SPAN 2501H: An intensive course that seeks to broaden language skills acquired in SPAN 1000Y or equivalent. Emphasis is on developing oral proficiency, writing, and reading, with a focus on grammar. The oral section aims to develop improved control and accuracy, enlarge active vocabulary, and reinforce grammar points.
SPAN 2502H: An intensive course that continues to broaden language skills acquired in SPAN 2501H or equivalent. Emphasis is on oral and written work, and reading comprehension with a focus on grammar. The oral section aims to develop improved control and accuracy, enlarge active vocabulary and reinforce grammar points.