HIST 251 Latin American History
This course surveys Latin American history including the Colonial Period, Revolution and Independence, the Nineteenth Century, and the Twentieth Century
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HIST 251Latin American History
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course surveys Latin American history including the Colonial Period, Revolution and Independence, the Nineteenth Century, and the Twentieth Century
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and write about the central themes in Latin American colonial history.
- Identify and write about the primary causes and consequences of the Latin American Independence movements.
- Identify and write about the central themes of the 19th Century related to national development.
- Identify and write about the causes and consequences of the Mexican Revolution.
- Identify and write about the causes and nature of the Cuban Revolution.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Four analytical papers
Class attendance and participation
Required Text
Chasteen, Born in Blood and Fire
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Four analytical papers
Class attendance and participation