Survey of Latin America and Caribbean History

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Overview

Subject area

SSH

Catalog Number

232

Course Title

Survey of Latin America and Caribbean History

Department(s)

Description

This course is a general introduction to Latin American and Caribbean history, from the initial encounters of people from Africa and Iberia with the “New World,” through the independence movements of the 19th century, the development of nationstates, and the rise of mass politics in the twentieth century. Through lectures, discussions, and assigned readings, the course examines the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of Latin America and the Caribbean over five hundred years. CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

012040

Course Schedule