HIST 3640 - History of Latin American Revolutions

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

Examines the major revolutionary movements in modern Latin America, particularly during the twentieth century. Including, but not limited to, those movements that developed in Mexico, Cuba, Chile, and Nicaragua. Students will analyze the political, economic, social, and cultural elements at work domestically and internationally that compelled people in these countries to rebel against their government and the status quo. Will be taught every three years in Spring beginning 2016 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall significant events and aspects regarding the origins, processes, objectives, and outcomes of Latin America's major revolutionary (and counter-revolutionary) movements during the twentieth century. 2. Apply a theoretical framework for understanding these revolutions that take into consideration local, national, and international contexts. 3. Produce analytical research, with an emphasis on primary sources, which engages in historical argumentation of a theme relevant to Latin American Revolutions in an appropriate and valid fashion. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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