POSC 145 — Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics
This course provides an analysis of the politics and governance of selected Latin American countries. The course examines political and economic development of Latin America from independence to the present, structure and organization of governments, political participation, the role of religion, and civil-military relations. In addition, major developments in the area of political modernization, democratization, economic growth and modernization, questions of race and identity, and U.S.-Latin American Relations will be explored. (CSU/UC) (CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)