POSC 327 - Political Systems of Latin America

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D
Political development, instability, and revolution in a comparative framework. Case studies of major countries and regional patterns in: economic development, democratization, political culture, coups and military dictatorships, and social movements from both an historical and contemporary perspective.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area D1-3 requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-D - Upper Division Social Sciences
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recall key political, social, and economic actors and issues in Latin America
Thoughtfully and analytically discuss key individuals, historical events and processes and how they have led to present political conditions in the region
Develop and articulate an understanding of power dynamics in the region as regards access to the political system and voice in the political process
Analyze current events in the region by applying skills and knowledge acquired throughout the semester

UD-D. Upper-division Social Sciences Learning Outcomes

analyze how power and social identity affect social outcomes for different cultural and economic groups using methods of social science inquiry and vocabulary appropriate to those methods;
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply accurately disciplinary concepts of the social or behavioral sciences; and
demonstrate an understanding of and ability to effectively plan or conduct research using an appropriate method of the social or behavioral sciences.