INTSTDS 2100: Introduction to Latin America
Interdepartmental survey of Latin American societies, anthropology, economics, history, literature, geography, and agriculture.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 240. GE soc sci human, nat, and econ resources and diversity global studies course.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 240. GE soc sci human, nat, and econ resources and diversity global studies course.
Credit Hours
3.0
The fundamental purpose of this course is to acquaint students with Latin America, in particular the economic progress it has experienced to date as well as the prospects for future development. To begin, the region's geography, demographic characteristics, and history are outlined. Most of the course deals with economic development. Latin America’s experience with state‐directed approaches to development is described, as is the recent trend toward economic liberalization.
Fulfills the GEC-R AND GE Social Science & International Issues requirement.
Semester(s) Offered:
Autumn
Spring