HIST 371: Latin American-U.S. Relations

(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in 300-level courses requires prior completion of a 100-level history course or above and at least sophomore standing.
Explores essential elements that have shaped U.S. influence in Latin America from the 1820s to the present day, examining official policy as well as ideology, cultural representations, the media and trade issues. Considers this history from multiple perspectives, looking north and looking south, and how notions of race, religion and gender have played into inter-American relations. Analysis of primary source materials is integral. Staff