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POL 361 - Latin American Politics


An advanced seminar in Latin American politics. Students will learn about the diverse sociopolitical systems and institutions found within Latin America. Topics of study will include Latin American political institutions, democratic and authoritarian governments, revolutions, terrorism, populism, military rule, leftist regimes, rightist regimes, drugs, poverty, and the role eternal influences, specifically the United States has played its development. The country studies included in this course are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. When Offered: Odd Fall.

Hours: 3