The course combines basic descriptive material on the area's culture, society, history, economy, and polity with the rudiments of Latin American developmental theory and inter-American relations. The informal lecture is the method of instruction. That is, questions, challenges and discussion are encouraged and will be evaluated in the student's favor in the calculation of the final grade.
Attendance is encouraged.
Regular attendance will be figured in the student's favor in the calculation of the final grade. Three examinations and a short paper are required for the course. T he exams will be composed of both essay and objective questions. The final exam will be comprehensive, covering all reading and lecture material for the entire course, with an emphasis on the final five weeks of the course. The final is set for It will count for 70 points, or 35 per cent of the final grade.