HIS 4020 HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA
The principal objective of this course is to instill in students an understanding and appreciation of the historical development of Latin America. Specifically, by examining and analyzing major political, social, and intellectual movements of the last five centuries. The course is intended to assist students in understanding the major political and social institutions of contemporary Latin America. The course will also address, in detail, relations between the United States and Latin American nations in order to foster a comprehensive understanding of these relations. A diversity of opinions and interpretations of historical events will be presented.
Prerequisite
3 credit history course