GOVT 3293

GOVT 3293

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

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 Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 3290LATA 3290

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17350 GOVT 3293   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
    This course will be offered in collaboration with the Languages Across the Curriculum Program. Students enrolled in GOVT 3293 may enroll in an optional one credit discussion section in Spanish. Interested students should contact the instructor.

  • 17351 GOVT 3293   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17353 GOVT 3293   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17356 GOVT 3293   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 17357 GOVT 3293   DIS 204

    • F White Hall 110
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person