3.00 Credits
Description: This course offers an introduction to the history of political, economic, and cultural relations between Latin America and the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present. Since the years of independence, the United States and the Latin American countries have engaged in a variety of interactions, ranging from collaboration to open confrontation. This course seeks to expo se the patterns of these relations as well as its new features. Prerequisite for all 300 and 500 level courses in History: Sophomore status or permission of department Chair.