AFRA 375 - Peoples and Cultures of Contemporary Latin America

Credit(s): 4

PEOPLES & CULTRS:MOD LAT AMER
Component: Lecture
Examines contemporary cultures and societies of Latin America, looking at how history, politics, economy, and globalization shape people’s lives. Case studies of different parts of Latin America delve into such topics as citizenship, the elite, cities and countrysides, pop culture, the military, religion, social justice, and environmental issues. Emphasizes contexts and intersections of race, gender, class, ethnicity, and other social contrasts. Covers the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, and the Andean, Atlantic, and Southern Cone regions of South America. This 4-credit course with a service learning component fulfills the Discovery Learning Experience requirement.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 4 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Crosslisted: Crosslisted with ANTH 375.

University Breadth: History and Cultural Change College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP B: A&S History & Cultural Change Requirement Designations: Multicultural and Discovery Learning Course Typically Offered: Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across Cultures GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically