0507-445 - Modern Latin America

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

Survey of the historical development of the Hispanic and Portuguese areas of the Americas from independence through the mid-20th century. The movement towards independence, the problems that emerged during the nineteenth century of forming unified nations and the problems of modernization in the twentieth century are all covered. The histories of selected countries are used to illustrate these issues. Part of the history, Spanish language/culture, and Latino/Latina/Latin American concentrations; the Spanish language/ culture and history of the modern world minors; and may also be taken as an elective. Part of the international studies Latin American track. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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