HIST 6590 - [Resistance, Rebellion, Revolution in Latin America]

(crosslisted) LATA 6590

Spring. Next Offered: 2019-2020. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Co-meets with HIST 4590/LATA 4590/SPAN 4595.

R. Craib.

This topics course examines the processes that gave rise to various radical political movements in parts of Latin America in the 19th and 20th centuries. Readings and discussion around particular historical case studies combined with theoretical questions related to resistance, defiance, rebellion and revolution. Some prior knowledge of Latin American history is recommended but not required. Spanish helpful but not required. Undergraduates should enroll in 4590; graduate students should enroll in 6590.