Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

POLS 4340 - Government and Politics of Latin America


Political systems of Latin America. Emphasis on power relationships and political obstacles to change in contemporary Latin America.

Requisites: 9 Hours in POLS including 2300
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Able to analyze the key theoretical debates in Latin American politics.
  • Able to demonstrate critical analysis of Latin American politics in written assignments and essay exams.
  • Able to evaluate competing approaches to explaining outcomes in Latin American politics.
  • Able to examine key issues in Latin American politics.


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