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.