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Academic Year 2002/2003

Indigenous Politics and Democracy in Latin America
LAST 242 FA

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 50s) 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 more 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.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS LAST    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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