Exploring Latin America: An In-Depth Course Overview
Delve into the vibrant world of Latin America through this comprehensive course covering its history, culture, politics, and more. Discover the intriguing paradoxes and complexities of the region as you explore various aspects such as magical realism, economic development, democracy, and social inequality. Engage with captivating readings, fiction, and original documents to gain a rich understanding of Latin America's unique identity and global significance. Dive into the course organization, examinations, and grading principles to make the most of this educational journey.
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LATI 50 INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICA WINTER 2015
Who Is This Guy? Captivated by Latin America (and relationship with United States) as accidental tourist in Mexico Historian by training, political scientist by self-education and ad hoc exposure Faculty positions at Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin, MIT; at UCSD for > 25 years Extensive research on Argentina and Mexico Research programs on Latin American relations with Europe and East Asia Most relevant publications Modern Latin America, 8th edition, and Talons of the Eagle: Latin America, the United States, and the World
Why Latin America? It s big It s there It s here It s a mirror It s a paradox And in a globalizing world
Elements of Paradox Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor Gender Sports/Baseball Religion Politics Literature
Points of Entry Readings in Modern Latin America, 8thed (2014) Fiction: Garc a M rquez Videos Original documents (MLA website)
Course Organization 1: Introduction 2: Dimensions of History 3: Magical Realism 4: Economic Development 5: Democracy and Dictatorship 6: Social Inequality 7: Arts and Society 8: Popular Culture 9: Inter-American Agenda
Examinations/Papers Mid-term exam (February 19) ~ 33% grade Final exam (March 17, 11:30-2:29) ~ 67% of grade Optional paper (March 10): 30% grade, so mid-term = 20% and final = 50%
PRINCIPLES OF GRADING Reasonable command of factual material Rigor of analysis Clarity of expression Hint: Answer the questions! Class participation: as observed; attendance at sections obligatory No pre-established curve Typical distribution: 35 % As, 50% Bs, 15% <B Procedure for appeals
TA and Sections M.A. Program in Latin American Studies Courtney Tarrantctarrant@ucsd.edu Wednesday 1:00-1:50, Center 203 Wednesday 2:00-2:50, Center 203 Office Hours: TBA
PHS Coordinates Office Hours: Wednesday 3:30-5:30, SSB 364 E-mail: phsmith@ucsd.edu Website (lectures will be posted: polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html pages.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm
