HIST2125 - 01 - History of Modern Latin America

(HI) Historical Inquiry

This course surveys the history of Latin America from approximately 1810 to the present. This period witnessed the emergence of capitalist economies and the creation of governments based on the nation-state model. This course will focus on how these two transformations impacted Latin American societies across regional, ethnic, gender and class lines and the various social movements they produced. Class discussions will focus on the following themes: colonial legacies, economic development, gender and class relations, urban versus rural relations, and revolution. The course will also address the push-pull factors associated with emigration to the United States and Europe.