POS-396 LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS
The course examines the role of economic, social, cultural, and key historical variables that influence contemporary Latin American politics and government. The range of issues covered includes: the relationship of Latin America and the Caribbean to the rest of the world; the historical roots of regional tensions; national economics of the Americas; political instability, reform movements, and revolutions; changing regional ethnic identities; the evolving role of women; and religious upheaval; among others.