POSC 145 - Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics

    Recent Professors
    R. Crespo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    59 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of POSC 145
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course provides an analysis of the politics and governance of selected Latin American countries. The course examines political and economic development of Latin America from independence to the present, structure and organization of governments, political participation, the role of religion, and civil-military relations. In addition, major developments in the area of political modernization, democratization, economic growth and modernization, questions of race and identity, and U.S.-Latin American Relations will be explored. (CSU/UC) (CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)