HIST 228 - Introduction to Latin American History and Culture II

(3 units) CO6

Development of independent nations in the 1800s, discussion of modern economic and social issues including dictatorship, revolution, globalization and cultural forms (music and art).

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. contextualize current events in Latin America in relation to historical and current global contexts internationally and within the region.
2. analyze major political, economic, and social issues and trends in contemporary Latin America.
3. define concepts and terms associated with social science research in the field of Latin American Studies and selected areas of economics and political science as they relate to Latin America.
4. utilize a variety of proposed social science theories and primary source evidence to analyze a variety of issues and texts.

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