HIS 3746 - History of Modern Mexico

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor

Description: This course introduces students to major themes in the social and political history of Mexico from independence in the early nineteenth century to the present. The course stresses the importance of social movements in the making of modern Mexico, as well as the influence of large-scale historical transformations on everyday life. This course emphasizes historical thinking and analysis, including the critical evaluation of diverse sources and the ability to integrate their insights to answer historical questions.