Taught In English

There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

A survey of the main events of the Latin American History after its independence. Topics include the historical causes and effects of the independence, some of the main issues on social, economic and political problems and the main historical leaders in modern Latin America.

Contents:
Latin American Independence
o Haití and Cuba
o Central America
o South America

The Mexican Revolution in 1910
Marcus Garvey
Nicaragua: Sandino
The Cuban Revolution
Trujillo in Dominican Republic
The Panama Canal
Argentina and Peronism
The Colombian Guerrillas
Chile: Allende and Pinochet

Class Description:
• Lecture classes of 2 lessons of 50 minutes each twice a week/12 weeks.
• Debates (50 minute lesson) every 4 lessons about the topics studied
• Latin American movies or documentaries according to topics discussed

Evaluation:
• 10% attendance
• 10% homework
• 40% First partial exam
• 40% Second partial exam

Materials:
• The teacher provides all the material needed for the class