LAS 162

Explores the history of modern Latin America through the study of social change, political upheaval, and artistic expression. Using these themes, students examine national and local identities; class, race, ethnicity, and gender; relations between Indigenous peoples and the state; rural-urban migration, industrialization, and populist politics; military rule, repression, resistance, and exile; the drug trade; globalization; and cultural hybridity. Note: This course is offered as HIST 162 and LAS 162. Students may take only one of these for credit. -- Prerequisite -- None. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: This course is offered as HIST or LAS 162. Students can only take one for credit.