LATI 50
Introduction to Latin America
Winter 2011
Why Latin America?
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It’s big
It’s there
It’s here
It’s a mirror
It’s a paradox
Elements of Paradox
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Old-young, unstable-stable, rich-poor
Gender
Sports/Baseball
Religion
Politics
Literature
Points of Entry
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Readings in Modern Latin America, 7th ed
Fiction: García Márquez
Videos
Original documents (MLA website)
Course Organization
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1: Introduction
2: Magical realism
3: Dimensions of History
4: Economic Development
5: Democracy and Dictatorship
6: Social Inequality
7: Arts and Society
8: Popular Culture
9: Inter-American Agenda
Examinations/Papers
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Mid-term exam (February 17) ~ 33% grade
Final exam (TBA) ~ 67% of grade
Class participation: as observed
Optional paper (due March 1): 30% grade, so
mid-term = 20% and final = 50%
TAs and Sections
• Briana Iatarola M 2:00 SSB 101, W 12:00 SSB 101
• Margaret Copeland W 4:00 CENTR 217B
• Melanie McComsey W 5:00 CENTR 217B
PHS Coordinates
• Office Hours: Thursday 11-1, SSB 364
• E-mail: phsmith@dss.ucsd.edu
• Website:
– polisci.ucsd.edu/faculty/smith.html
– dss.ucsd.edu/~phsmith/teaching.htm
¡Adelante!