HIST 382: Modern Latin America
Course Description
Political evolution of the twenty Latin American states; 19th century revolutions and economic invasions by industrial countries; effects of the world wars. Prerequisites: Junior standing or any 100-level History course or instructor consent.
Reviews
One of the best classes I've taken here. The material is challenging but rewarding.
Pros: Thorough coverage of topics, supportive professor
Cons: Heavy reading load
Tips: Keep up with readings - they build on each other.
Challenging but fair. I learned a lot and the professor was always available for help.
Pros: Engaging content, helpful office hours
Cons: Fast-paced
Tips: Don't skip lectures - attendance matters.
Decent course. Not amazing but not bad either. Gets the job done.
Pros: Straightforward grading
Cons: Lectures can be dry
Tips: The textbook helps more than the slides.