Estudios culturales argentinos

This course outlines the emergence of Argentina as a distinctive social, economic and political way of being. It also introduces the country?s regional cultures with their individual blends of Hispanic and indigenous native elements, showing that Argentina is much more than Buenos Aires. The mate tradition and the emblematic figure of the gaucho are discussed in detail together with traditional folk music and dancing. Then there is the impact of immigration on national identity, which was also to enrich the arts, literature, music and dance. Yet another focus of the course is on urban identity, including a case study of Buenos Aires. Finally we discuss the role played by tango as a symbol of passion in the River Plate region.

English course title: Cultural Studies: Argentina

The University of Belgrano utilizes a 45-minute contact hour whereas the United States higher education system utilizes a 50-minute contact hour. All University of Belgrano courses represent the 45 contact hour amount and an estimated US credit calculation based on the contact hours. Each University of Belgrano transcript will include the number of hours per week and the weeks in the semester, so US universities may calculate the appropriate number of US credits for students.