SS 1405 - Latin America and the Caribbean

Institution:

Amridge University

Subject:

Description:

A study of the 20th Century political, economic, social, and cultural history of Latin America and the Caribbean. This course focuses on the key issues and events that are crucial to understanding the development of the modern-day Americas. Issues include the relationship of Latin America and the Caribbean to the rest of the world; the historical roots of regional tensions; national economics of the Americas; political instability, reform movements, and revolutions; impact of migration and urbanization; changing regional ethnic identities; evolving roles of women; religious upheaval; cultural/artistic movement; difficulties in maintaining national sovereignty; and the Latin American and Caribbean presence in the United States.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.amridgeuniversity.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 387-7000 ext 7528

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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