LAS X37M LAS 337M Topics in Latin American Politics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Topics vary each semester to allow curriculum flexibility for faculty members and visiting scholars. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Civil-Military Relations in Latin America. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
Topic 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in Latin America. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: Politics of Development in Latin America), 337M (Topic 2), 337M (Topic 16), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Politics of Development in Latin America), 337M (Topic 2), 337M (Topic 16). Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 3: Politics in South America. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 4: United States-Mexican Border Relations. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 5: Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics. An introductory survey of Latin American political systems: governmental organization, political processes, and current problems. Same as: GOV 328L Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 6: Political Development in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Government 365N (Topic 4) and Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 6) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 7: Comparative Racial Politics. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
Topic 8: Latino Politics. Explore the political experiences of the United States Latino populations. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 370K (Topic 2), 371L, Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 8), 337S, Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 15). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 9: The Military in Politics. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 365G, 365N (Topic 3); Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 9); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 10). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: GOV 365G, REE 335.10 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 10: Political Transition in Europe and Latin America. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 365N (Topic 11), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 10). Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 11: Politics of Mexico. Survey of twentieth century politics in Mexico with an emphasis on political and economic development. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: Politics of Mexico), 337M (Topic 6), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Politics of Mexico), 337M (Topic 11).
Topic 12: Law and Democracy in Latin America. Explores many of the challenges to the rule of law across Latin America and how they affect the quality of democracy in the region. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: Law and Democracy in Latin America), 337M (Topic 7), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Law and Democracy in Latin America), 337M (Topic 12).
Topic 13: International Politics of Latin America. Analysis of Latin America's political and economic relations with respect to external actors since the late twentieth century. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: International Politics of Latin America), 337M (Topic 8), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: International Politics of Latin America), 337M (Topic 13).
Topic 14: Politics, Economy, and Society of Contemporary Brazil. An introduction to Brazil with a focus on domestic politics; economic development and management; social relations and social policy issues; and foreign policy. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: Politics, Economy, and Society of Contemporary Brazil), 337M (Topic 9), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Politics, Economy, and Society of Contemporary Brazil), 337M (Topic 14).
Topic 15: Politics of New Democracies. Examination of the process of democratization and factors related to its success. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 365N (Topic 13), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Politics of New Democracies), 337M (Topic 15), Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic: Politics of New Democracies), 335 (Topic 22). Additional prerequisite: For government majors, six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government; for others, upper-division standing.
Topic 16: Politics of Development in Latin America. Examines the struggle for development in Latin America during the last century. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 337M (Topic: Politics of Development in Latin America), 337M (Topic 2), 337M (Topic 16), Latin American Studies 337M (Topic: Politics of Development in Latin America), 337M (Topic 2), 337M (Topic 16). Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.