LATS 1461
Latin American History · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Pre/corequisite: ENG 1101 or ENG 1101CO or ENG 1101ML
About this course
A study of Latin America with emphasis on the development of institutionalized political processes. Particular attention is paid to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Cuba. Centered around such issues as the Spanish political colonial heritage, the modern quest for legitimacy and stability in government, economic dependency, dictatorship, militarism and nationalism. Emphasis is also placed on domestic issues and on foreign policy, particularly as they affect inter-American relations.The minimum technological requirements for fully online and hybrid sections of this course are a working camera and microphone. Students are to switch both on at the instructor's request.
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