Politics of the Americas

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This course examines the history, politics, economics, and society of Latin America. We will examine the history and current state of the region, focusing on shared themes such as authoritarianism, democratization, regionalism, and economic development. Case studies of specific countries and individuals will augment our broad overview of the politics of the region. Sub-field = International and Comparative Satisfies the Social-Scientific Thought requirement. Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement. Satisfies a requirement of the Latin American Studies major.