HI 553
United States-Latin American Relations Since 1823
Section: 001

Course Description

Critical analysis of the last two centuries of relations between the US and Latin America. Exploration of major policies using primary sources and declassified CIA documents. Major themes include US economic, political, and military influence, covert and overt US interventions, and response by Latin American governments. Historical perspectives on contemporary inter-American problems such as drugs, environment, debt crisis, human rights abuses, and the impact of the Latino population in the U.S. Credit will not be given both for HI 453 and HI 553.

Spring 2026

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
01206 Nelson Hall
Class Days:
T
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
4:15pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None