This course provides an introduction to the study of the politics, political institutions, and international relations of Latin America including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Latin America has experienced profound political and economic change in the past decade and this course focuses on understanding the impetus and nature of political change as well as its implications. One important implication that will be examined is the future of democracy in the region. The course is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on the basic components of political culture, principal political actors, and the nature of political interaction in Latin America. The second section examines specific Latin American countries and their political systems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One book review (500 words) and three short essays (1000-1500 words); compensatory time provided.
