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

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HIST 251Latin American History

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Social Science

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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)

Text, readings, lectures

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