LATS 2503 - Introduction to Latin American Studies

3 (3-0)

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the culture and society of Latin America through an examination of the themes and problems that influence contemporary Latin America. Interdisciplinary in approach, this course utilizes lectures, films, readings, and artistic exhibitions, to explore the themes of multiethnic cultural expressions, revolution and resistance, democratization and human rights, indigenous identify, and sustainable development in terms of the major political, social, and cultural challenges facing the region today.

Core Code: 090A - Cultural & Global Understanding

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