Major themes have dominated discussions of the politics of Latin America, including populism, revolutionary struggle, military rule, democracy and participation, social movements and the quest for meaningful citizenship. A number of country-case studies highlight continuities and changes in the contemporary politics of the region.

Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2245E or Political Science 2231E, or History 2501E or Anthropology 2216F/G, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.