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HIST 286 Latin America from 1850 to Today: The Modern Era Units: 3.00
A survey of Latin American history from 1850 to the recent past. Major events of the 20th century will be examined in historical context, with special attention to issues of development, nation building, and political and social conflict.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Exclusion HIST 315/6.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the major economic, political, social, cultural, and intellectual trends that have shaped the history of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean from 1850 to recent years.
- Appraise the benefits and tradeoffs of different development strategies and distinct political alternatives.
- Critically judge competing historical arguments presented in lectures and secondary sources.
- Interpret and contextualize original historical documents (primary sources).