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POLS 000/4444 - Comparative Politics of Latin America (3 cr.)


Prerequisites
POLS 1001 or POLS 2003, RHET 1020, POLS 3401 or instructor approval for non political science majors

Description
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of political systems in Latin America. As the most unequal region of the world it has been home to a number of important political phenomena, including military coups, democratic transitions, and popular uprisings. In line with the comparative nature of the course, students will be looking at different countries in the region, as well as cross-regional comparisons.


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