Class Detail
POLI 140C - 01 Latin American Politics
2017 Summer Quarter
Class Details
- Career
- Undergraduate
- Grading
- Student Option
- Class Number
- 71070
- Type
- Lecture
- Instruction Mode
- In Person
- Credits
- 5 units
- General Education
- E
- Status
- Open
- Available Seats
- 23
- Enrollment Capacity
- 40
- Enrolled
- 17
- Wait List Capacity
- 0
- Wait List Total
- 0
OpenDescription
Overview of major approaches to the study of Latin American politics. Introductory survey of historical and contemporary democratic populist, authoritarian, and revolutionary regimes. Special attention is given to region's recent transitions toward democratic rule, market-based economic models, and decentralized governance. Evaluates institutional arrangements (including presidentialism, electoral rules and party systems), as well as a variety of social movements and strategies of resistance among subaltern social groups and classes.
Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Prerequisites waived for non-UCSC students.
Class Notes
In summer, enrollment restrictions are lifted for all students.
Meeting Information
| Days & Times | Room | Instructor | Meeting Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| TuTh 01:00PM-04:30PM | Soc Sci 2 167 | Wilson Becerril,M.S. | 07/31/17 - 09/01/17 |