LATA 3290

LATA 3290

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course is designed as an introduction to political, economic, and social issues in 20th century Latin America. Topics are organized chronologically, beginning with the crisis of agro-export economies and oligarchic rule in the 1930s, the onset of state-led development and mass politics in the 1930s and 40s, the military takeovers and revolutionary struggles of the 1960s and 70s, patterns of democratization and market liberalization in the 1980s and 90s, and the recent experience with populist and leftist governments in much of the region. Among the main issues covered are populism and corporatism, dependency theory and import-substitution industrialization, different patterns of authoritarian rule, social movements and revolution, democratic breakdowns and transitions, the debt crisis and market reforms, and U.S.-Latin American relations. Throughout the semester, we will draw on examples from the entire region, but focus on paradigmatic national cases. Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is not required.  

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (GLC-AS, SBA-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Attribute (EC-LASP)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GDEV 3290GOVT 3293

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16704 LATA 3290   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16950 LATA 3290   DIS 201

    • M McGraw Hall 145
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16951 LATA 3290   DIS 202

    • M McGraw Hall 145
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 16953 LATA 3290   DIS 204

    • W McGraw Hall 145
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
    • Roberts, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person