History of Modern Latin America 3 Units (AA/AS; Citrus D1; CSU; UC; Cal-GETC 4) 54 lecture hours

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The course is a survey of the social, economic and political history of Latin America from independence to the present. The legacy of colonialism will be considered as special emphasis is given to the development of cultural, political, and economic institutions. The course will give attention to the relationships between Latin America and the United States foreign policy.