INSTRUCTIONS

Reminder: No in-person/synchronous zoom meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 to allow more time to work through materials on your own. Try and complete the following steps before our next meeting on Thursday, and bring your ideas to class to share.

Reminder: The following Asynchronous Instructional Activity is "scheduled" during our Tuesday lecture meeting this week, as a suggestion for weekly planning. However, you are welcome to complete the may be completed at anytime during the week.
Overview: The learning objective for the following instructional materials are to:
- Step 1) Survey the main models and instruments of Transitional Justice and limitations outlined in the recommended reading.
- Step 2) Explore connections with tensions depicted in 1994 film Death and the Maiden, directed by Roman Polanski (based on original play by Ariel Dorfman, 1990). Jot down ideas of possible connections between reading and film, then, scroll down to the bottom of the page to complete the Asynchronous Activity (Portfolio - Part 1).
- Step 3) Expand our analysis applying Hillary Hiner and María José Azócar's framework “Irreconcilable Differences" from the assigned reading. Link to reading located along with guidelines in Thursday's "Sessions Materials" tab - plan to complete before we meet.

Step 1. Skim Recommended Reading & Explore Study Guide

Recommended Reading: Figari Layús, Rosario 2021. “Transitional Justice in Latin America: Toward What Kind of Justice? ” In Dealing with the Past in Latin America, Southern Africa and Germany, edited by Tatjana, Mokgadi and Stefan, Baden-Baden: Nomos.

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The reading covers various models of transitional justice and their practical implications in Latin America. You are not required to know all of the background details for each country; nor will we cover the entirety of this vast field. For the purpose of our class, the objective is to gain some context on different mechanisms of transitional justice as they were being debated and implemented, for some background and better understanding challenges of reparations in practice.

Instructions: Briefly skim the recommended reading, pausing to look over any charts and to take notes on key terms. Then review the slides from the below handout before watching the film.
Handout:Transitional Justice Study Guide

Step 2. Watch Assigned Media

Assigned media: Film: Death and the Maiden 1994, directed by Roman Polanski, Free Viewing available on the Roku Channel

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The film is based on the original play by Ariel Dorfman in 1990. Written at the time of transition to democracy in many Latin American countries, the work captures conflicts and uncertainties of the moment. As you watch, document scenes that illustrate some of the challenges of implementing models of transitional justice from the reading (see Asynchronous Portfolio prompt below for ideas before getting started)

Supplementary materials
- Play: Death and the Maiden, Ariel Dorfman (translated from the Spanish original)
- Teatro: La muerte y la doncella, Radio Televisión Cueta (financiado por el gobierno de España)
- Background: See alsoStudy Guide Handout for link to interview and more on life and work

Step 3. Complete Asynchronous Portfolio

Instructions:

Get out a notebook, tablet, or document to write your portfolio. Label your entry "Portfolio - Part 1".
Read the below prompt and then set a timer for 7-10 minutes. Free write any ideas that come to mind in response to any of the guiding questions.
NOTE: Similar to regular portfolios, the word count will vary according to your own learning style; aim for around the typical amount you write during portfolios given in class.

Reminder: There are no "right" or "wrong" answers for portfolio entries. After reviewing the instructional materials, free write ideas that you recall. Be creative and connect ideas! Bring your ideas to Thursday's class meeting to share.

Step 4. Complete assigned reading before Thursday's class meeting

Link to assigned reading is included in 10/9 "Session Materials" tab, along with reading guidelines.

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