History 151 - Modern Latin American Civilization
Spring 2023 * Section 20520 * Fully Online
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This course is a study of Latin American civilization in the nineteenth through the twenty-first centuries with a focus on the historical background of contemporary conditions and issues. Geographic areas of focus include Mexico, Caribbean (Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Cuba), Central America (El Salvador), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil). We will look at questions such as “Who is an American?,” “What is a revolution and what is the legacy of a revolution?,” and “How does democracy function in states with delicate government structures?” by reviewing primary and secondary source documents. We will also take a deep dive into El Salvador to look at the role of the United States in the Cold War and how this relationship has changed and persists over time. You will be required to participate in group discussions and presentations, and be an active learner in this class. Being able to convey your thoughts verbally and in essay format is a skill that takes time and practice thus you will have ample opportunity to practice. Come prepared to participate: we all need to be mentally present!
This course is CSU & UC transferable; meets requirements for the following majors: Liberal Arts, History, Geography, Modern Languages, Spanish for transfer, and Political Science. |
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Spring 2023 Syllabus
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