HISTRY 343 MODERN LATIN AMERICA GH 3 u
This course surveys the history of Latin America from the 1860 to the present, centering discussion on the examples of Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Cuba. Topics include the legacy of colonialism, the consolidation of nation-states, Latin America?s participation in the world economy, reformist and revolutionary political movements, military dictatorships, foreign
intervention and the emergence of social movements.
Prereq: Sophomore standing