POLSC2301 - TRV - Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America

Historical, cultural, economic, and geopolitical, imperatives have forged identities that are influencing the politics of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This course examines the politics of 21st century in LAC primarily through the prism of identities of race and ethnicity. Gender, class, religion and sexual orientation, are also addressed as they influence political culture and public policy regionally and within cases. The course examination is divided along different regions, such as: Mexico and Central America; the Andes; Brazil and the Southern Cone; and the Caribbean. **Please note. There will NOT be a travel component with this course during the Fall 2020 semester. This course will extend beyond the classroom in a number of ways, most importantly with travel to a country within a featured region and based on the themes established in the syllabus. Travel will take place during the January intersession following the class and will be a required component. Possible destinations include: Cuba, Peru, Brazil, or destinations approved by the International Programming Office.