— Latin American Politics

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Issues related to democratic consolidation in Latin America, with a regional focus on South America. Topics include transitions to democracy, the role of the military, political economy, and political behavior. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). POL 143A — Latin American Politics (4 units) Course Description: Issues related to democratic consolidation in Latin America, with a regional focus on South America. Topics include transitions to democracy, the role of the military, political economy, and political behavior. Prerequisite(s): POL 002 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). POL 143A — Latin American Politics (4 units) Course Description: Issues related to democratic consolidation in Latin America, with a regional focus on South America. Topics include transitions to democracy, the role of the military, political economy, and political behavior. Prerequisite(s): POL 002 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.