Latin American History

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth overview of Latin American history from prehistoric times to the present, tracing ancient and colonial influences, 20th century revolutions, dictatorships, the growth of democracy, and the evolution of global economics on modern nations of the area. The course emphasizes the political, economic, and social development of Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, but will discuss all nations and peoples, as well as the role the United States has played in both helping and hindering Latin American development.