Course Information

HIST 3630 - History of Modern Latin America

Institution:
Utah Tech University
Subject:
History
Description:
A topical study of Latin American history since the wars of independence in the nineteenth century up to the present. This course assesses the major political, social, and economic changes that took place throughout Latin America during this momentous period of nation-state formation and engagement with the rest of the world. Will be taught in a two year consecutive cycle beginning Spring 2017 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 struggle for independence of early Latin American republics; the major political, economic, and social changes that took place in these countries during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and the region's interaction with the rest of the world. 2. Explain how and why Latin Americans have existed, acted, and thought in the context of the modern period. 3. Produce analytical research, with an emphasis on primary sources, which engages in historical argumentation of a theme relevant to Latin America during the modern period in an appropriate and valid fashion. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(435) 652-7500
Regional Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Calendar System:
Semester
General Education
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