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Latin American Studies in English - Spring 2 2009
Political and Social Change in Argentina and Latin America

45
Language Level: Taught In English
Political and Social Change in Argentina and Latin America
Language of Instruction: English
Course taken with: International Students
University of Belgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
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Course Description

Area of Study

Latin American Studies in English

Hours & Credits

45

Hours of Instruction

3

Semester Credit Units

4

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Taught In English
There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

This course concentrates on the dynamics of social and political change and the building of citizenship in Argentina and in Latin America, with special references to cases such as Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. Comparative description of political systems, political parties, and social movements. Analysis of processes of breakdown of democracy, military dictatorships, transition to democratic rule and more recent democratic consolidation. Quality of citizenship and democratic institutions. This class is worth three semester credits.


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