POLI 358
Latin American Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Conceptual and contemporary issues in Latin America's search for political order and economic development.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200 or Lt Am 211.
Title
Learning Facts About Latin American Politics
Learning Outcome
In this course you develop a general understanding of Latin American politics and how politics in the region compares with that of the rest of the world. You also develop expert knowledge of at least one Latin American country, and you learn about databases and other sources of information on the region.
Title
Learning Theories to Understand Facts
Learning Outcome
You will learn how to apply theories in order to understand the facts. Beyond learning facts, you will improve your ability to identify patterns in Latin American politics and explain them. This analytical knowledge will allow you to make predictions and prescriptions.
Title
Developing Broader Writing and Methods Skills
Learning Outcome
You will develop broader skills of research, writing, and "numeracy." These basic skills are taught in most Political Science classes, and you have several opportunities here to improve them.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
