Introduces students to the history of Latin America from independence to the present. The course investigates the social implications of various models of economic development, the opportunities and difficulties resulting from economic ties with wealthier countries, the consequences of ethnic, gender and class divisions, and the struggles of Latin Americans to construct equitable political systems. Students who have taken HIST 1038 may not receive credit for HIST 1018 or 1028. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.
