SPAN 3550

Latin America: The Countries and the Peoples (TN eCampus)

This course is an introduction to Spanish-speaking Latin America. It will examine the commonalities as well as the unique national experiences of the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. The course will address the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped modern Latin America. Initial units will provide general information on the region and its history. Subsequent units will examine individual countries with a focus on Mexico, Cuba, Central America, Peru, Argentina, and Chile. No knowledge of Spanish is required. The course is taught entirely in English.

Units: 3.0