ATS2251 Cuba study tour
Faculty of Arts
ATS2251 Cuba study tour is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2251
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2251
No unit lists ATS2251 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This study tour offers a unique environment for you to engage with the history politics and culture of Cuba. You will undertake a two-week intensive stay in Cuba where they will have the opportunity to engage with academics, activists and leading cultural figures. You will be asked to engage with some of key challenges facing Cuba today and to consider these in a broader global context. A key component of this study tour will be directed at developing your cultural literacy.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS2251.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop awareness of the contemporary Cuban context;
- 2
Understand the global position of Cuba and the historical forces that shaped the revolution and continue to impact the nation today;
- 3
Communicate an academic understanding of key issues/challenges in the region;
- 4
Demonstrate intercultural competence in practice and a capacity for teamwork.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2251 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Carlos Uxo Gonzalez
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2251?
ATS2251 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2251 offered?
ATS2251 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS2251?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS2251?
ATS2251 is part of European languages.