Introduces students to Latin America�s rich and complex history from independence in the early 1800s to the present. Explores major events shaping the region, from anti-colonial rebellions to the Cold War, and from revolutions to �drug wars.� Addresses longer-term themes such as national and racial identities, Black and indigenous resistance, migration, and economic and cultural shifts. While centering Latin American perspectives, the class analyzes the role played by the United States in the region�s affairs. Approved for GT-HI1.
instructor(s)
Wood, Tony
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2023 / Fall 2025
