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Spring 2011-2012
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Evaluation* HIS 304 / LAS 304 (HA)
Modern Latin America since 1810
This course surveys the main themes of Latin American History from independence to the present. The main focus is on changing social relations, political regimes and economic development.
Sample reading list:
Bolivar, Writings
Marti, Selected Writings
Patterson, Contesting Castro
Feitlowitz, Lexicon of Terror
Sarmiento, Facundo
Reading/Writing assignments:
Weekly reading averages 200 pages. 2 essays.
Requirements/Grading:
Take Home Final Exam - 25%
Papers - 40%
Class/Precept Participation - 30%
Other (See Instructor) - 5%
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40980 | L01 | 9:00 am - 9:50 am | M W | East Pyne Building 010 | Enrolled:62 Limit:75 | |
| P01 | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | W | Dickinson Hall 210 | Enrolled:12 Limit:15 | ||
| P01A | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | W | Dickinson Hall 211 | Enrolled:11 Limit:15 | ||
| P02 | 11:00 am - 11:50 am | W | Dickinson Hall 211 | Enrolled:11 Limit:15 | ||
| P03 | 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm | W | Dickinson Hall 210 | Enrolled:14 Limit:15 | ||
| P04 | 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm | W | Dickinson Hall 210 | Enrolled:13 Limit:15 |