HIST 327 - Modern Latin American History

(3.00)

This course introduces students to the social, economic, political, and cultural history of Latin America from independence to the early 1980s. The class focuses on the emergence of the modern nation-states in Latin America and the diverse experiences of politicians, peasants, guerrillas, workers, artisans, slaves, and ordinary families that shaped society after colonial rule. The course traces Latin American history both chronologically and thematically by focusing on major events, social movements, and political processes through the lenses of gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. Recommended Course Preparation: Any 100-level Social Science course.

Course ID: 100553
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Social Sciences (GEP)