HIS 161 - Modern Latin America

1. Discuss the geography, politics, people, and culture of Latin American nations in the post-colonial context.
2. Examine the political, economic, and social institutions of the early Twentieth Century in Latin America.
3. Analyze US-Latin American relations including imperialism, communism, and gunboat diplomacy.
4. Analyze Twentieth Century guerrilla movements and the reaction of governments and military.
5. Discuss Latin America today including indigenous, political, economic, social events, and global issues.

1. Post-Colonial Consolidation
   1. Geography
   2. Early Nation Building
   3. Neocolonialism
   4. Society(ies) , cultural, and intellectual life
   5. Race and ethnicity
   6. Brazil
2. Early Twentieth Century
   1. Nationalism
   2. Rise of the military
   3. Modernization
   4. Economy
3. United States-Latin American Relations
   1. Monroe doctrine
   2. Imperialism
   3. Good neighbor
   4. Communism
   5. Gunboat diplomacy
   6. Retreat
4. Guerrilla Movements and Reaction
   1. Case studies of guerilla movements in Latin America
   2. Reaction of governments and military
   3. Dictatorships
   4. Human rights
5. Latin America Today
   1. Democracy
   2. Economics
   3. Globalization
   4. Social issues
   5. Indigenismo
   6. Arts and culture