Legendary Lives: A Biographical History of Latin America

In this course students explore the lives and times of legendary Latin American thinkers, artists, writers, leaders, religious figures, and rebels to understand how they shaped their worlds for better or worse. Through the lens of biographies, students learn the stories behind the lives of some of Latin America’s most extraordinary historical figures. Students acquire the conceptual tools and critical thinking skills to analyze topics in history, politics, economics, sociology, and culture.