LAIS 203 - Modern Latin American History

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

This course explores the recurrent problems of the transition to "modernity" from thelate 19th century until the transition to democratic regimes in South America in the 1980s: social and economic inequality, conflicts between native peoples and the state, the tensions between popular Christianity and secular nationhood projects, and populist and nationalist movements. Emphasis is placed on the transition from rural to urban and industrial modes of production, revolution, and armed insurrection movements as well as the emergence of militaristic and socialist regimes during the latter half of the 20th century. Lectures and readings are complemented by a selection of films.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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