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Crosslistings: ANTH 242 |
This course will examine the relatively recent emergence of indigenous politics and its impact on national development and the construction of democracy in Latin America. The primary focus of the course will be on the ethnic, cultural, and political transformations sparked by the advance of indigenous groups and their advocates over the last three decades. However, attention will also be given to political debates earlier in the century about nation-building (particularly during the 1920s, 40s and 5 0s) that shaped policies geared toward determining the rights of indigenous peoples as national citizens. While discussion about current indigenous politics will be centered around movements in the Andes, Mexico, and Guatemala, students will also learn m ore generally about indigenous mobilization in Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, and other Latin American countries. Assignments will include two short opinion papers, one midterm examination, and one final research paper that students will present to their peers.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS LAST Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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