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Spring 2012-2013
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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 the interaction between states and citizens, social relations, and economic development.
Sample reading list:
Bolivar, Writings
Zolov, Refried Elvis
Feitlowitz, Lexicon of Terror
Guillermoprieto, The Heart that Bleeds
Taussig, Law in a Lawless Land
See instructor for complete list
Reading/Writing assignments:
Weekly reading averages 200 pages. 2 essays.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 15%
Take Home Final Exam - 25%
Papers - 25%
Class/Precept Participation - 30%
Other (See Instructor) - 5%
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41838 | L01 | 10:00 am - 10:50 am | M W | East Pyne Building 010 | Enrolled:35 Limit:60 | |
| P01 | 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | T | Friend Center of Engineering 110 | Enrolled:10 Limit:13 | ||
| P02 | 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm | T | Friend Center of Engineering 110 | Enrolled:9 Limit:13 | ||
| P03 | 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm | T | Dickinson Hall 210 | Enrolled:6 Limit:13 | ||
| P04 | 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm | W | Hargadon Hall -Whitman College G100C | Enrolled:10 Limit:13 |