Latin America is an area of increasing importance and interest. This course explores the history of Latin America through questions such as: How did colonization influence today’s societies in Latin America? What were the major differences between Spanish and Portuguese colonization? What were the reasons for and consequences of latter-day foreign influence in the region? What have been the major reasons behind the political instability of this region throughout the 20th century? LL Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
