History and Culture

Culture´s influence in Colombian history

General Objective: This course will focus on how culture shaped and was shaped by historical events in Colombia, since colonization until today.  We will look at culture and history from a variety of perspectives including politics, business, and education. 
Themes:

  • Key concepts in cultural studies

  • Theoretical perspectives to explain cultural differences

  • Statistical evidence to support theories of cultural categorization

  • Explanation of historical moments according to cultural traits of protagonists

  • Legislative and private sector initiatives to adapt culture in an internationalized Colombia 

Methodology

  • Professor lecture and presentation

  • reading of selected scholarly articles

  • reading of selected new media articles and cases

  • active discussion and debate of readings 

Evaluation

  • 50% active class participation

  • 25% brief case write-ups

  • 25% quizzes