The second module deals with population, socioeconomic, political, and cultural processes in colonial societies, principally former colonies of Spain and Portugal, and focuses on case studies. The last part deals with the collapse of the Spanish colonial system in the Americas and the relationship between the United States and Latin American societies throughout the nineteenth century. To understand common features and qualitative differences of the societies of Latin America and the Caribbean. To improve the students' public presentation abilities and writing skills. To improve the students' cultural background, analytical rigor, and intellectual engagement through systematic analysis of and discussions on the topics listed below.
Attendance is mandatory by definition.
The mid-term evaluates the students' familiarity with the readings discussed. The mid-term will test familiarity with basic concepts, assumptions, debates, major historical events, and arguments covered in the readings discussed. Class participation refers to the students' well-informed participation in our weekly discussion of the materials. Each student will choose a topic for the final paper based on the topics covered in the class. Extra-credit exercises may be assigned throughout the course at the discretion of the professor.