INS590 CY
European-Latin American
Relations
Spring 1998
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-6:00pm
Joaquín Roy
Office: #144A, 1535 Brescia
Ave.
Office Hours: Mondays 3-5pm;
Tuesdays 1-3pm; Wednesdays 1-5pm
Tel.: 284-3266/4303/ fax
284-4406/ Home Tel.: 443-3435
email: jroy@sis.miami.edu
Tentative content:
This course deals primarily with the following main themes:
(1) Shared history between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean;
(2) mutual transfer of ideas (ideologies and political thought),
perceptions (images and stereotypes), people (voluntary migration or slavery),
goods (trade and investment); (3) theories and practice of North-South
relations, development aid, and cooperation; (4) foreign policies
of main European states and the European Community toward Latin America; an
analysis of the specific foreign policy of Spain; (5) a comparison of
regional integration architectures (the European Community experience as
hipothetical model for inter-american integration); and (6) most importantly,
how the above themes have affected inter-American relations and the hegemonic role
of the United States, both in the Western Hemisphere and in the
trans-Atlantic triangular scenario.
Requirements
One major paper/scholarly project (50%), 25-30 pages.
Ten reports/minipapers (30%), 300-500 words.
One final/take-home/essay test (20%), 10-20 pages.
Basic Books
Mujal-León,
Eusebio. European Socialism and the Conflict in Central America. N.Y.:
Praeger, 1989.
Purcell,
Susan Kaufman, and Françoise Simon, (eds.) Europe and Latin America in the
World Economy. Boulder, Co.: Lynne Rienner Publ., 1994, 235 p.
Roy,
Joaquín (ed.). The Reconstruction of Central America: The Role of the
European Community. Coral Gables, FL: University of Miami/North South
Center/Iberian Studies Institute, 1992
Roy,
Joaquín (ed.) The Ibero-American Space: Dimensions and Perceptions of the
Special Relationship Between Spain and Latin America. Miami: Iberian Studies Institute, University
of Miami/ Lleida: "Jean Monnet" Chair for European Integration,
University of Lleida.
Smith,
Peter S. (ed). The Challenge of Integration: Europe and the Americas.
Coral Gables, Fl.: University of
Miami/North South Center, 1993. 416 p.
Sutton, Paul (ed). Europe and the Caribbean.
London: Macmillan Publishers, 1991.
Some topics
for discussion or research
Britain's relations with Latin American and the
Caribbean: history, balance, and prospects
France in Latin America and the Caribbean: Culture,
Empire, Colonies, Outre-Mer
The Netherlands: a Small European State with a Foreign
Policy
Italy and Latin America: History, Migration, Trade
The European Community/Union Policies with Latin America
and the Caribbean.
The European Union Model of Integration: Is is Feasible
in Latin America?
A Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European
Union.
Germany's Interests in Latin America: Ideas, Migration,
Trade, Aid
How
the United States Perceives European Actions in the Western Hemisphere?: From
Monroe to the Miami Summit
What is Real Trade Value of Latin America for Europe?
Is Latin America a 'Domestic' Issue for Spain?: Empire,
Migration, Language, Trade.
What are the Prospects for an Ibero-American Community
of Nations?
Portugal and the Americas. Is Brazil a "Luso"
Nation?
Cuba and European (and Russian) Actions: Before, During
(and After?) Castro?
The Helms-Burton Law: A Cause for a Trade War?
Note
on Language Requirement:
Successful completion of the course and the writing
(within a specific time limit) of a research paper using optional
original sources in Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese will grant a certificate
of language profficiency to meet the GSIS requirements.
Expanded
content:
This course, conducted in a combination of
lecture/seminar format, deals with
central topic: the historical and current relationship between Europe
and Latin America. Topics deal with five main themes: (1) Shared history
between Europe and Latin America; (2) mutual transfer of ideas
(ideologies and political thought), perceptions (images and stereotypes),
people (voluntary and slavery), and goods (trade and investment); (3) foreign
policies of main European states and the European Community toward Latin
America; (4) a specific analysis of Spain's foreign policy towards Latin
America; (5) a comparison between the evolution of the European
Community and the integration process in the Americas inter-American, among
them); and (6) how the above have affected inter-American relations and the
hegemonic role of the United States.
Among the
specific events, conflicts, ore actions the following are included: the Monroe
Doctrine and the Spanish-American War: British, French, Dutch, German and
Italian policies; the role of Spain and Portugal in the shaping of the Latin
American societies; Spain's 'special relationship'; Soviet insertion into Cuba;
European role in the Central American crisis; the Falklands/Malvinas War; the
European Community/Union's policy; and a comparison of the European and
inter-American integration models.
Requirements
(1) One major paper (50%), 25-30 pages, publishable
quality. MLA, Chicago, "new" or "old" style. Double space.
Bibliography should include at least 20 academic sources (articles or books) in
annotated format (basic data, plus 3-4 lines of commentary/summary). Grade will
be based on the following categories (10 points each): research,
creativity/thesis, bibliography and annotation, format (notes, organization),
language (spelling, basic grammar). Papers can be submitted in English,
Spanish, Portuguese, French or Italian.
(2) Ten abstracts/reports (30%), 3 points each, 300-500
words. This serves as the base for participation. One subtopic in each
topic/session is selected. A basic book, chapter, or major article is used as a
base for analysis. A secondary article/chapter of book is added for comparison/reference.
This system applies weekly from topic 3 until Topic 12. Participants will
distribute one copy of their abstracts to the other colleagues, and two for the
instructor.
(3) One final/take home test (20%), 6-8 pages. General
topic will be announced shortly. However, the general theme is as follows:
"Summarize the major issues of European-Latin
American relations, and select the major actors as relevant to today's global
political and economic world structure".
Outline
and Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, January
13: Topic 1
Some Introductory Questions and Issues
Jan. 20: Topic 2
Historical Background
Jan. 27: Topic 3
European-Latin American Relations in the XIXth Century
(1824-1898)
Feb. 3: Topic 4
The American Century: 1898-1998?
Feb. 10: Topic 5
Sharing Ideologies and Politics
Feb. 17: Topic 6
European Powers in Contemporary Latin America and the
Caribbean
Feb. 24: Topic 7
A Very Special Relationship: Spain
March 3: Topic 8
Spain's Latin American Policy since 1939
March 10: No class
March 17: Topic 9
Special Recent Conflicts and Actions
March 24: Topic 10
Regional Integration
March 31: Topic 11
The European Union's Policy
April 7: Topic 12
A Global
Economic and Political Language?
April 14:
Summary and pending issues [ or make up]
April 21:
Reports