HIST 265 History of Latin America Since 1810 (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
The course will examine the historical development, cultural milieu, and elements of the geography of all nations in Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and South America. The regional and chronological approaches will be used when dwelling on issues, such as revolutions, guerrilla movements, political strife, social inequality, ethnic diversity, environmental degradation, globalization, etc.
Course Content
A. Geographic setting
B. Major periods in the post-1810 history of Latin America
C. Politics
D. Economy
E. Culture
F. Education
G. Science & technology
H. Law
I. Military affairs
J. Status of the environment
K. Relations with the United States
Student Outcomes
1. Identify and analyze the pivotal developments in Latin America since 1810.
2. Explain the chief components (religious, economic, political) of the cultures of Latin America.
3. Analyze the interconnections (social, ethnic, gender, artistic, intellectual, religious) among different historical movements, changes, and trends.
4. Identify the major problems facing Latin America today.
5. Draw conclusions from history, discussing recent and present historical trends and their possible impact on the future.
6. Compare and contrast the cultures of the region.
7. Analyze the position in the world of the countries of Latin America today and in the near future.
8. Discuss the impact of Latin America’s cultures on the world.
9. Determine an overall plan for mutually advantageous ties between the U.S. and Latin America, based on lessons that are drawn from history.
10. Discuss from a historical perspective major features of the geography, as well as current developments in the political, economic, and cultural spheres of the countries of Latin America.
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Intercultural Engagement: Graduates demonstrate self-efficacy in intercultural engagement to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through reflections and expressions of cultural humility, empathy, and social and civic engagement and action. Further, graduates examine how identities/positionalities such as races, social classes, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and cultures impact perceptions, actions, and the distribution of power and privilege in communities, systems, and institutions.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Objective tests
B. Essay tests
C. Class discussions
D. Class presentations
E. Written assignments
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