PSCI 24800 - Contemporary Politics in Latin America

Course Credit: 1
(GLIS, LAST)
CONTEMPORARY POLITICS IN LATIN AMERICA: This course will study the political, economic and social changes that have taken place in the region since the 1980s. Particular attention will be paid to theories and processes of democratization and economic growth, poverty and social welfare in the region, and citizen demands for inclusion and political representation. Students will leave the class with a greater appreciation of the region and the ability to make informed and reasoned arguments about a wide variety of political and social issues facing contemporary Latin America. Alternate Years [HSS]