POLS 4453 - Latin America:Democracy and Development

Institution:

Kennesaw State University

Subject:

Political Science and International Affairs

Description:

Prerequisite: POLS 1101. Examines contemporary socio-political and eco-nomic characteristics as well as political institu-tions needed to understand the countries of Latin America. Two important themes-(democracy building and development) will form the central focus of this course. Driving forces which facili-tate and/or hinder the Latin American quest for political stability and economic development will also be examined. These include political parties, labor and peasant movements, economic elites, religious organizations and the military. The role and influence of the United States on Latin Ameri-can politics will also be examined.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kennesaw.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 423-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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