Latin American Politics
GOVT 302
Spring 2011 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 302 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
This course explores why some Latin American countries have done better than others at promoting economic development and consolidating political democracy. During the 19th and 20th centuries volatile swings between democracy and dictatorship, growth and stagnation, and stasis and revolution were the norm in Latin America. Recently, however, countries such as Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Uruguay have begun to enjoy the benefits of stable economic development and democratic consolidation, wheras others such as Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Venezuela have remained mired in poverty and poor governance. In addition to addressing variation within Latin America, the course explores why Latin America as a whole differs from other world regions on various dimensions of political evolution and economic development. |
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Essential Capabilities:
The course will draw heavily on quantitative data and quantitative methods. Coursework will involve, for example, interpreting the Gini coefficient of income inequality, evaluating quantitative indicators of democracy, calculating progress at reducing infant mortality, and using model life tables to estimate life expectancy.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CBST-MN)(CIVI-MN)(EDST)(GOVT)(GOVT-Comparativ)(HRAD-MN)(LAST) |
Major Readings:
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Examinations and Assignments:
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