POLI 380
International Relations of Latin America
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Factors that affect foreign relations of Latin American countries, including the U.S. role, emphasizing intervention, democracy, development, and trade.
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
Be intellectually enlarged
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of Latina American countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
In this course you will build your repertoire of facts and theories for understanding international politics in Latin America. Specifically, you will learn the history of wars and diplomacy in Latin America (particularly with reference to the United States) and recent patterns of economic development and democratization
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
This course will help you improve your research skills
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
This course will help you improve your reasoning
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
This course will help you improve your writing skills.
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.
