UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico)
Contemporary Mexico and Europe: past and present
Courses are taught in Spanish and/or English and have been especially designed for the third
country partner cooperation with Euroculture. The courses are offered by CIALC: Research
Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the National Autonomous Universityof
Mexico (UNAM)
Some knowledge of Spanish language is required. UNAM applicants are recommended to enclose proof of Spanish language skills.
Two perspectives are used: the historic large impact of European culture on Latin American ways of life and on political, economic and social organisation in the region, and the present day understanding of Europe in Latin America. In the last 15 years of so there has been a specific European policy aimed at strengthening ties with Latin America. The development of EU-LAC summits, the fostering of educational student and scholars exchange, the increase European in trade and investment in the region are some of its most visible aspects. This, of course, has had an impact on Latin American societies, particularly those that in the XIXth and XXth centuries have had closer ties to European influence. On the other hand, the resentments due to a colonial past mark some attitudes towards Europe. A closer look is taken at attitudes, conceptualizations and policies of certain Latin American countries towards Europe in order to understand the possibilities of real interaction and cooperation between the two regions.
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last update: 28.9.2011
