HIST 364: Revolution and Radical Politics in Latin America

HIST 364-001: Revolution and Radical Politics in Latin America
(Fall 2018)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW

Music Theater Building 1007

Section Information for Fall 2018

During the twentieth century, Latin America witnessed both peaceful political movements and violent revolutions aimed at redressing economic inequalities and creating a more just society.  This course will consider several of these movements in comparative perspective: the Mexican Revolution, the Allende regime in Chile, the Cuban and Nicaraguan Revolutions.  Among the questions we will consider are the following: What factors account for the emergence of these movements?  What has determined their success or failure?  What impact have they had on society?  Are they compatible with democracy?  What role has the United States played in fomenting or preventing these radical political movements?

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

During 20th century, Latin America has witnessed both peaceful political movements and violent revolutions aimed at achieving social justice. Considers several of these movements in comparative perspective: Mexican Revolution, Arbenz government in Guatemala, Allende regime in Chile, Cuban and Nicaraguan revolutions, and Brazilian Worker's Party. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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