Summer Timetable
POL360H1F L0101
Topics in Latin American Politics
Twenty-First Century Latin American Politics
Themes
The course examines the trajectory and contradictions of contemporary Left-wing Latin American government and social movements. Topics receiving particular focus will be the internal inconsistencies of the so-called ‘Pink Tide’; the tension between social movement and electoral politics; extractive industries, the environment, and development; indigenous politics; and the growing influence of China in the region.
Texts
TBA
Format and Requirements
TBA. Student attendance and participation is mandatory for the success of the course.
Prerequisites
1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses
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