HIS 3746Modern Mexico

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Prcrequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is cross listed with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor. This course introduce students to major themes in the social and political history of Mexico from independence in the early 19th century to the present. The course stresses the importance of social movements in the making of modem Mexico, as well as the influence of large-scale historical transformations on everyday life. This course emphasizes historical thinking and analysis, including the critical evaluation of diverse sources and the ability to integrate their insights to answer historical questions.