SPAN 408 - Revolutions, Social Movements and Societal Transformations in Contemporary Latin America

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Catholic University of America

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Description:

Since the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century, Latin American nations and people have been shaped and redefined by numerous and distinct revolutionary movements. In this course we will examine at a comparative level some of the most important revolutions carried out in Latin America during the 20th and 21st centuries with a focus on the countries of Bolivia, Cuba, México, Nicaragua and Venezuela. We will consider the causes, processes and long lasting effects that specific revolutions ¿ the Mexican Revolution, Cuban Revolution, Sandinista Revolution and Bolivarian Revolution - have had at a political, social and above all, cultural level so as to define the type of revolution and question if indeed such movement can be considered a ¿true revolution.¿ The course will draw from filmic, literary and musical sources that comment, represent and/or are the end-products of such revolutions. The goal of the course is for students to understand and question complementary and conflicting definitions of revolution within a contemporary Latin American context. Special attention will be given to research methodologies, and is highly recommended for graduating seniors in Spanish and SIS.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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