HILA 102Latin America in the Twentieth Century
This course surveys the history of the region by focusing on two interrelated phenomena—the absence of democracy in most nations and the region’s economic dependence on more advanced countries, especially the United States. Among the topics discussed will be the Mexican Revolution, the military in politics, labor movements, the wars in Central America, liberation theology, and the current debt crisis.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (2)
- Latin American Studies with a Concentration in Mexico (B.A.)
- Latin American Studies with a Concentration in Migration and Border Studies (B.A.)