History 608:
Latin American History 1823-Present
Spring 2007, Tuesday 6:30-9:00
Synopsis:
History 608 is an advanced reading and discussion course designed to give graduate students a broad understanding of the historiography on nineteenth and twentieth-century Latin America. Over the course of the semester, we will study the independence process, state making, the ways Latin American nations inserted themselves in the world economy, struggles over land and labor, the rise of workers’ movements, the evolving political structures and styles these nations embraced, the complex and contentious role of the United States, and struggles to create democratic societies, among other themes. On alternating weeks, students will read either a book or an article from a list of the most important works on a particular theme. They will then write and present a 5 page paper on their reading for the week, which they will then share with the class. The final assignment is a 15-20 page paper on the historiography that relies on the shorter papers written throughout the semester. Readings will be available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, but students will be able to read only in English if they prefer.
Syllabus: Not available
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