Introduction to Latin America

Latin America is a region of incredible diversity that offers an amazing lens through which to critically examine the world and how it works. In this interactive, multi-disciplinary, team-taught course, students explore the archaeology, history, politics, and economics of Latin America. Students learn about the civilizations that flourished before the arrival of the Europeans, the devastating impacts of conquest and colonization, and the epic struggles of nation building involving revolutions, military dictatorships, civil war, and peacebuilding. Students analyze the causes of problems facing the region today and learn about efforts to address them.