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COURSE SYLLABUS: Political Framework in Latin America

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

LA405 - Political Framework in Latin America Latin American Studies Dr. John D. Theodore, Ph.D., D.B.A., CMC - E-Mail - Vita

Course Description:
The course is dedicated to the political infrastructures and activities in the Latin American nations and regions.

Required book: Online Bookstore

Vanden, Harry E. and Provost, Gary. (2002). Politics of Latin America. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 0195123166

Course Requirements:

1. Mid-term Exam. Essay. 2-4 pages. The student must contact the professor to arrange for the topic. 25%

2. Final Exam. Essay. 2-4 pages. The student must contact the professor to arrange for the topic. 25%

3. Term Paper. The topic will be selected by the student. APA Style. Minimum eight references. 50%

Grading Scale:

90 - 100% 80 - 89.99% 70 - 79.99% 60 - 69.99% below 60%

A B C D F

Grading:
Your grade in this course will be based on the following:

Mid-term Exam Final Exam Term Paper

25% 25% 50%

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Week #1
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Latin America
Chapter 2. Early History.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #2
Chapter 3. Republics and Struggle to Empower People.
Chapter 4. The Other American.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #3
Chapter 5. Society, Gender, and Political Culture.
Chapter 6. Religion in Latin America.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #4
Chapter 7. The Political Economy of Latin America.
Chapter 8. Politics, Power, Institutions, and Actors.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Mid-term Examination

Week #5
Chapter 9. Revolution in Latin America
Chapter 10. Guatemala.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #6
Chapter 11. Mexico
Chapter 12. Cuba

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #7
Chapter 13. Nicaragua.
Chapter 14. Argentina.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #8
Chapter 15. Chile
Chapter 16. Brazil.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Submit Final Exam
Submit the Term Paper