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POLI 140C - 01   Latin American Politics

2018 Summer Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
70968
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
In Person
Credits
5 units
General Education
 
Status
Open
Available Seats
12
Enrollment Capacity
20
Enrolled
8
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

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, all prerequisites and restrictions are lifted.

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
MW 06:00PM-09:30PM Soc Sci 2 171 Prieto Sanabria,J.D. 07/30/18 - 08/31/18
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