Modern Mexico: From Revolution to Drug War Violence

4 credits

The social and political history of twentieth-century Mexico from the outbreak of revolution to the current “war on drugs.” Highlights include the Zapatista calls for land reform, the muralist movement, and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals by a conservative elite. We will also study the Mexican urban experience and environmental degradation. Students may not receive credit for both HILA 132 and HILA 132GS.