History 386 - Central America: Reform, Reaction, Revolution

Central America

Spring
2020
01
4.00
Lowell Gudmundson
T 01:30PM-04:20PM
Mount Holyoke College
109854
Skinner Hall 102
lgudmund@mtholyoke.edu
109921,109854
This seminar explores the diverse experiences of Central American nations in the twentieth century. From a common basis in an export-oriented agriculture, social and political alternatives ranging from social democracy to recurrent military rule, neofascist regimes, and revolutionary socialism have emerged in the isthmus. The course uses materials ranging from autobiography and literature to historical and anthropological studies to understand how this came to be. In addition to national cases, we consider the unique experiences of the area's indigenous and Atlantic-coast peoples within and outside the nation-state framework.
This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereq: 8 credits in Latin American Studies or related field.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.