This course will examine contemporary understandings of “Latin America” from a multidisciplinary perspective. Recognizing the constructed nature of the term, the course offers an overview of critical topics, such as: colonialism and its effects; linguistic and cultural diversity; environmental issues; class, gender, race and ethnicity; and US-Latin America relations. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement.

Degree requirement — Equity and Power: EPG

1 unit — Marinescu

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2024	Block 6	The Idea of Latin America	Andreea Marinescu	Armstrong Hall 334	25 / 17	04/19/2024
Spring 2025	Block 6	The Idea of Latin America	Andreea Marinescu	TBA	25 / 25	04/19/2024