Modern Mexico: From Acapulco to Zapatistas

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the historical development of Mexico from independence through revolution to the present, with emphasis on major social, political, economic, and cultural developments that contributed to the formation of modern Mexico. The course explores key issues, including the role of race, ethnicity, class, and religion in Mexican independence and nation-building, war with the United States, dictatorship and revolution, the impact of free trade, and the multifaceted grassroots struggles to make a living or make for the U.S. border. Students are encouraged to engage in research, analysis, and problem-solving toward understanding the historical factors that have shaped Mexico.