History 263 - COLQ:CONT/CHG SPAN AM & BRAZIL

Topics course. This colloquium deals with the history and historiography of revolution and counter-revolution in Cold War Latin America. The course begins with readings and discussions of Global Revolt, Third World Revolution and the Cold War on global and regional scales before turning to revolutionary movements and counter-revolutionary and state violence in Latin America. We focus on the experiences of Guatemala, Chile and Argentina while also incorporating El Salvador and Cuba. In each case we first explore the dreams and movements for progressive, inclusive and transformative change before grappling with violence and terror. Enrollment limit of 8.

Topic: Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Cold War Latin America.