HIS 322 : Latin America: Culture And History

Credits: 3
Semester:
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC

The leaders of the newly independent Latin American nations faced a multitude of problems. Geography, culture, economics, and political rivalries doomed most Latin nations to chaos and economic underdevelopment. The first part of this class will focus on the colonial legacy and nineteenth century frustration. The class will examine two unique attempts to grapple with those problems in Haiti and Paraguay. The next two sections will cover failed attempts at reform in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay and then study equally futile revolutions in Mexico, Cuba, Bolivia, and Nicaragua. The fourth section of the course will focus on current problems, including drugs, debt, immigration, and the looming pressure of the United States.

Class Schedule: Fall 2009

 HIS 322 not offered in this semester, or the department has chosen not to publish it in the on-line class schedule.



Class Schedule: Spring 2010

 HIS 322 not offered in this semester, or the department has chosen not to publish it in the on-line class schedule.

Last Updated: Nov 24, 2009 9:15:42 AM