Latin American Politics and Society

People and Society

Latin American Politics and Society

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PS_0015
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People and Society
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- Name: John Twichell
- Email: j.twichell@miami.edu
- Phone: Please contact by email
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Recommended Students: All students.
Required Courses
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
Number of Groups: 2

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Description

An overview of Latin American societies with a focus on political and economic development.

Option Groups

Complete 2 of the following option groups:

Introduction

Complete at most 1 courses from the following:


Course		Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
LAS 101		Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies	3/3	Fall

Electives

Complete at least 2 courses from the following:


Course		Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
HIS 254		History of the Cold War in the Americas.	3/3	Fall & Spring
HIS 355		Modern Brazil	3/3	Fall
HIS 360		Modern Latin America Through Film	3/3	Spring
INS 302 *		Chile: Politics and Society	3/3	By Announcement
INS 380		Democracy and Globalization in Latin America Prerequisite: INS 101 or POL 203.	3/3	Fall, Spring, & Summer
INS 385		Latin American Topics Prerequisite: INS 101 or POL 203.	3/3	Fall, Spring, & Summer
LAS 301		Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies	3/3	Fall & Spring
LAS 302		Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies-Travel Course	3/3	Fall & Spring
LAS 340		Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Economics	3/3	By Announcement
LAS 360		Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Politics	3/3	By Announcement
LAS 370		Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Media and Communications	3/3	By Announcement
POL 346		U.S.-Latin American Relations Prerequisite: POL 202 or POL 203 or INS 101.	3/3	By Announcement
POL 385		Politics and Society in Latin America Prerequisite: POL 202.	3/3	By Announcement

*Indicates an inactive course

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