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Revolutions in Latin America

This course provides an in-depth look at revolution in Latin America, including a central consideration of the idea of revolution, as well as a series of case studies that will facilitate comparative study. In this course, we will examine Latin America’s independence wars, the Guatemalan Spring and its violent aftermath, the Cuban Revolution, the Chilean Socialist experiment and the repressive military dictatorship that followed, and recent revolutionary-inspired political movements and regimes.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0