HIS 3747 - Latin American Revolutions

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 examines the origins, development and continuing influence of twentieth century Latin American revolutions, with a focus on placing these struggles in comparative historical context. This course explores various approaches to revolution and the general role of left political formations in Latin America in an attempt to grasp both the promises and limitations of these important movements for social change.