A study of the causes, course, and outcomes of several 20th century social revolutions in Latin America. The course will use a comparative perspective, paying particular attention to the transformations that accompanied each stage of revolution. This also counts as an elective for the Modern Language Studies major. HIST 4700 meets with HIST 3700. The requirements of the courses are the same EXCEPT that a research paper is required for students in 4700.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 1010 Topics in United States History to 1877, HIST 1110 World Civilizations, HIST 2110 Introduction to Latin America, or instructor permission.
HIST 3700 Revolutions in Latin America (4 hours)
See HIST 4700 Revolutions in Latin America.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Speaking Instructive
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Chaos Thread
HIST 1010 Topics in United States History to 1877 (3 or 4 hours)
A survey of United States history beginning with precontact cultures, examining the varied colonial and native cultures, and tracing the political, economic, social, and cultural development of the United States, and concluding with Reconstruction. No P/F.
This is not a First Year Writing course.
Effective Fall 2018 this course counts toward the Innovation thread. Students who took the course previously may count the course toward the Democracy thread.
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Innovation Thread
HIST 1110 World Civilizations (4 hours)
An in-depth study of one time frame across world cultures. The course is designed to introduce students to the uniqueness and interconnectedness of cultures in the global community. Historical dimensions of today's ethical and political concerns will be examined in order to foster responsible world citizenship. Course topics change regularly and may include a global survey of the twentieth century or the history of indigenous nations leading up to the Age of European Exploration. (Normally offered each semester.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Global
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Going Global Thread
HIST 2110 Introduction to Latin America (4 hours)
This course will provide an overview of Latin American history from precontact to the present, exploring such themes as cultural diversity, colonization, dispossession, accommodation, resistance, gender and minority issues, environment, independence movements, revolutions, economic determinism, neo-colonialism, and international relations. Utilizing assigned readings, discussions, and some short or long films, students will have the opportunity to identify misconceptions about Latin America, and truly understand its history and current dilemmas. This course is designed also to make the student think critically and analytically, as well as to improve research and writing skills. No P/F.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Writing Instructive
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Global
Archway Curriculum: Integrative Core: Going Global Thread
