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Dec 26, 2024
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ANTH 401A - Contemporary Latin American Society (3 units) CO10
Survey of the structural features of Latin American society from the time of Luso-Hispanic contact to the present; emphasis upon cultural pluralism within national structures, race relations and processes of social change.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss the varied aspects of Latin American history and different patterns of settlement, colonization and nation building (examining the Luso, Hispanic and French traditions and impacts on the region).
2. critically articulate contemporary Latin American issues within the context of the region’s history and globalization.
3. analyze the unique formation of Latin American identities expressed in its syncretic religions and the heritage of its peoples (African, European, and indigenous).
4. assess the causes and consequences of globalization vis-à-vis Latin America as it pertains to the environment, migration, and indigenous peoples.
5. demonstrate their understanding of Latin American regional diversity and how it is situated in the global geo-political scenario.
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