Intro Latin Am & Carib Studies

Catalog description

This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the region’s history, politics, society, and culture. It considers the historical effects of colonial legacies and U.S. intervention. Topics may include: the state; colonialism and anti-colonialism; race and ethnicity; social movements; gender. The course will introduce various approaches to studying Latin America. Offered every Fall.