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1 Introduction to Latin America Winter 2012

2 Why Latin America? It’s big It’s there It’s here It’s a mirror
It’s a paradox

3

4 Elements of Paradox Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor Gender
Sports/Baseball Religion Politics Literature

5 Points of Entry Readings in Modern Latin America, 7th ed
Fiction: García Márquez Videos Original documents (MLA website)

6 Course Organization 1: Introduction 2: Dimensions of History
3: Magical Realism 4: Economic Development 5: Democracy and Dictatorship 6: Social Inequality 7: Arts and Society 8: Popular Culture 9: Inter-American Agenda

7 Examinations/Papers Mid-term exam (February 23) ~ 33% grade
Final exam (TBA) ~ 67% of grade Class participation: as observed Optional paper (due March 13): 30% grade, so mid-term = 20% and final = 50%

8 TAs and Sections Teresita Rocha-Jiménez Jacqueline Wagner
Emilia García M 11:00-11:50 Center 203 W 12:00-12:50 York 3000A W 2:00-2:50 York 4050A

9 PHS Coordinates Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4, SSB 364
Website: polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html weber.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm

10 ¡Adelante!

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