The general education code, if any, appears to the right of the course number, see Academic Policies section for code clarification. Courses marked with double asterisks also have honors sections available. See Honors Program section of this catalog. Uses a variety of resources to introduce historical research and writing. Examines major historiographic approaches, the philosophy of history, and historians of note.
Helps prepare students to write a journal-quality article.
Course rotates among faculty in the department, therefore topics and emphases will vary to include American and non-American themes. Analyzes the social, political, economic, and cultural developments of Latin America. Includes campus and community resources, multi-media, guest lecturers. Focuses on the key issues and themes of the last 180 years including social revolution, dependency and foreign intervention, gender and race. Includes case studies from specific countries.