SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

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Introduction to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean. Examines its colonial and postcolonial history, including its political transitions, economic models, racial and ethnic diversity and social-cultural change. Analyzes the creolization of European, African and indigenous institutions, practices and ideas including languages, religions, musical genres, cuisines, and political ideologies. Discusses globalization, and its impact on the region: social movements, migrations and diasporas. SOCI/