HIS 247 - History of Latin America II

Semester Hours: 3

This course will survey the history of the cultures and civilizations of Latin America from the Independence era (c. 1830) to the present. Areas of concern will include the social implications of various models of economic development, the opportunities and problems which result from economic ties to wealthy countries, changing ethnic, gender, and class relations in Latin America, and the diverse efforts to Latin American people to construct stable and equitable political systems. The course will suggest ways in which an understanding of historical processes is absolutely essential in the understanding of current conflicts and social and political aspirations.

Pre-requisites: none.

Offered: spring, odd years.