COMPARATIVE POLITICS: AREAS 49.01 - Latin American Politics and Government

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

09W: 10A This course is an introduction to the political development and the current context of politics in Latin America. It combines material on historical and theoretical topics with material on the current politics of specific countries, particularly in the Andean region, which has experienced particularly turbulent politics in recent years. The central theme of the course is to evaluate the performance and stability of democracy in Latin America. We consider the impact of political culture, economic development, representative institutions, and the legacies of authoritarian and revolutionary regimes on the contemporary politics of the region. Dist: SOC or INT; WCult: NW. Carey.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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