POL 4183A - Politics of Latin America

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Dowling College (Closed)

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3 credits This course analyzes some of the major political dilemmas faced by the Latin American countries, as well as the variety of policy responses to these dilemmas. The course will cover political development problems confronting Latin America and will examine the nature of the internation al political system that structures the political development process. Within this context, the variety of politico-economic development models operating in Latin America will be discussed. The course examines the specific features that affect political development in Latin America, such as colonialism, poverty, dependency, particular patterns of social stratifi cation, rural-urban dichotomies, militarism, and instability. The course will also assess future development prospects for Latin America. Prerequisite: POL 1021A or 1022A or permission of instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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