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History of Latin America (HIST 8) Prof. Steve Batham Fall 2020, CRN #21687 Office Hours Online and by appointment Contact: bathamsteve@foothill.edu (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-5:30pm), (650) 949-7217 You can contact me by email, through the Canvas messaging tool, or by leaving a voicemail at the phone number above. I am only available Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm, so I am not available during weekends or holidays. When you send a message, please allow 24-48 hours to receive a response unless it is a weekend or holiday, in which case I will get back to you during the next regular school day (probably the Monday or Tuesday). Course Goals and Objectives Latin America is not an easy place to understand since it covers a vast variety of people and places. Latin American society displays startling contrasts: rich and poor, urban and rural, learned and illiterate, among others less obvious. Politically, the region includes more than two dozen nations, large and small, whose recent experiences range from military dictatorship to electoral democracy to socialist regimes. Economically, Latin America belongs to the “developing” world. Culturally, it is the result of contributions made by Africans, indigenous, Europeans, and immigrants from all over the globe. Latin America is a region rich in paradox that resists simple categorization. This is an introductory course to Latin America. It is an ambitious analysis of more than 500 years of history. As such, it is largely concerned with a wide array of topics. We will weave together the realities of indigenous peoples, slavery, the history of women, revolutions, political changes, and economic transformations, to add depth and dimension to the Latin American story. By looking into the history of Latin America, we will be able to understand not only what happened but also where the region is going. This class is aimed at first-time students in the field and no previous knowledge of Latin American history is required. Although this course is most likely outside of your expected major, you will learn skills that you can carry into any field or occupation. This course is not designed to have students memorize facts that they will forget in a few months, but rather to impart a sense of why Latin America is the region it is today. By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Analyze events to recognize cause and effect relationships. 2. Think critically about diverse interpretations of a single event. 3. Collect information and communicate their thoughts to support an argument in written examinations and assignments. 4. Recognize long-term trends in Latin American history and culture that affect the region today. In order to pass this course, all students are expected to meet the following learning outcomes: Student Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze the impact of colonialism and imperialism on Latin America. 2. Determine and analyze the major themes and patterns in the history of Latin America Course Materials There is only one required textbook for this course which is available at the bookstore and can also be found online. John Chasteen’s Born in Blood and Fire provides a brief overview of the history of Latin America. To supplement this material, class assignments will feature primary readings and images. You must have access to Canvas and email in order to collect all documents and assignments on a regular basis. Course Readings • • John Chasteen; Born in Blood & Fire 4th Edition. ISBN 978-0-393-28305-1 Various primary documents, distributed in class Requirements and Grading • • • • • • Primary Document Reading Assignments Quizzes Discussion Forums Midterm Essay Examination Final Essay Examination Term Paper -380 points - 120 points -100 points -100 points -100 points -200 points Grading Scale o o o o o o o o o o o o 970-1000 points (97%-100%) = A+ 930-969 points (93% - 96%) = A 900-929 points (90% - 92%) = A870-899 points (87% - 89%) = B+ 830-869 points (83% - 86%) = B 800-829 points (80% - 82%) = B770-799 points (77% - 79%) = C+ 700-769 points (70% - 76%) = C 670-699 points (67% - 69%) = D+ 630-669 points (63% - 66%) = D 600-629 points (60% - 62%) = D0-599 points (0% - 59%) = F Primary Document Reading Assignments Over the course of the quarter you will receive several primary documents that pertain to that week’s readings and modules. Each of these Primary Document Assignments must be answered in full sentences and paragraphs in a minimum of 150 words, regardless of the amount of questions, and a grading rubric can be found in “Class Check-In & Introduction.” All primary document assignments are due on Saturdays and late work is accepted up to one week for half credit. Discussion Forums Over the course of the quarter, you will be required to complete one discussion forum per week. In order to receive full credit, you must post at least twice. You’re your first post, you must start a new topic in forum and there is a 200 word minimum. The second post must be a response to a classmate’s post and has a 100 word minimum. Errors in the discussion forum (such as making the first post as a reply instead of as a new topic) will receive deductions and possibly no credit if left uncorrected. Any post that is short of the minimum requirement will receive zero points and no partial credit is given. No late work is accepted on discussion forums. Chapter Quizzes To achieve your primary goals of the class, you should keep current with the textbook and supplementary readings as engage in the class regularly. In order to make sure that you understand the key topics in this course, you will be given 11 chapter quizzes related to the required readings. The quizzes could consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and/or other types of objective testing methods. There is also a syllabus quiz that must be completed at the beginning of the quarter. No late work is accepted on the chapter quizzes. Midterm and Final Essay Examinations The two essay exams will be based on the questions listed in the “Midterm/Final Review” under the module titled “Class Check-In & Introduction.” The midterm exam will be available for 72 hours at the end of week 6 (Fri-Sun) and the final exam will available for 72 hours during finals week (Sun-Tues). You are free to take the exam anytime during that period, but late submissions are not accepted and there are no makeups on these exams. The prompts for the exams are all essay questions based on key concepts of the material. You will be given two prompts and must select one and submit as a Word attachments within the allotted period. Further details are given in the exam instructions and on the rubric in Canvas. Please note that when you take your essay tests you will need to write your essays in full sentences and paragraphs and that spelling, punctuation, grammar, and organization will count when determining your essay grades. Term Paper You will have one paper assignment for the quarter and it will consist of a minimum of 1500 words (roughly 4-5 double-spaced pages). You will be graded on both the content of the paper as well as readability (grammar, proper word usage, etc.). The due date for the Term Paper is the end of week 10 and late papers will be accepted with late deductions of one grade (20 points) per day for up to 5 days. The specifics of this assignment can be found in Canvas. Class Participation and “Attendance” Although the majority of this class consists of assignments that must be completed at your convenience, this is not a self-paced course. Each week, new assignments, exams, etc. will become available and old assignments can no longer be accessed or completed. For this online class, each week begins at 12:00am Sunday morning and ends Saturday night at 11:59pm, Foothill time. The two exceptions are the first week of class (which starts on Monday) and finals week (which begins at week 12 and ends on Tuesday). “Attendance” is crucial in this class because if you do not access the Canvas page during the week you will not be able to complete the assignments and will receive an “Incomplete” for all assignments due that week. If you become non-active in the class and stop submitting class work regularly or miss major assignments, you can be dropped from the course without notice and might receive a W for the quarter. Failure to submit gradable assignments or check-in during the first week of class will result in a drop. Academic Integrity Anyone found plagiarizing or cheating on an assignment will receive a zero for the assignment and will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs for investigation, where you may be subject to further disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. Plagiarism is defined as “the submission of someone else’s work or ideas as one’s own, without adequate attribution.” Information regarding Foothill Academic Integrity can be found at http://www.foothill.edu/services/documents/Z-Card.pdf. Although it is long, please read this because this applies to all classes at Foothill College (and every other college or university you might attend in the future). ADA and Accommodations Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have already completed this process in the past and are seeking accommodations, the DRC requests that you contact your professor about this within the first two weeks of the quarter in order to schedule exams or discuss your needs. Delays in this process could make meeting last-minute accommodations difficult, so please meet with your professor and file the required paperwork as soon as possible. Dropping a Class If you have excessive “absences” or miss a major assignment or multiple smaller assignments, you can be dropped from the class which could result in a W for the quarter. If you decide to stop attending this class, you are expected to file the required paperwork with admissions. The deadline to drop the class without a “W” is October 4 and the final day for drops is November 13, after which a letter grade will be given for the course. As a final note, this syllabus is subject to change at any time and an amended syllabus will be provided at the earliest opportunity. PLEASE NOTE: This course contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of the information contained in this course may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of the author. Course Topics and Readings Below you will find the schedule for the quarter with the accompanying textbook readings. The dates of the “lectures” are on a fixed schedule and will not change, but be sure to login regularly to make sure you are current on your readings. Week Topic Readings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction and Class Orientation Encounter Colonial Crucible Independence Post Colonial Blues Progress MIDTERM EXAM Neocolonialism Nationalism Revolution Reaction TERM PAPER DUE Neoliberalism FINAL EXAM Syllabus, Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 (Chapters 1-6) Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 7 8 9 10 11 “12” Chapter 11 (Chapters 7-11) Discussion #10 - Reaction Nov 28 by 11:59pm 10 Quiz #10 - Reaction Nov 28 by 11:59pm 10 Born to Die in Medellin Nov 28 by 11:59 pm 20 El Mozote Massacre Nov 28 by 11:59pm 20 Term Paper Final Draft Nov 28 by 11:59pm 200 Discussion #11 - Neoliberalism Dec 5 by 11:59pm 10 Quiz #11 - Neoliberalism Dec 5 by 11:59pm 10 Chicago Boys Dec 5 by 11:59pm 20 Daily Lives of Women in Minas Gerais Dec 5 by 11:59pm 20 Final Essay Examination Dec 8 by 11:59pm a 100 Discussion #10 - Reaction Nov 28 by 11:59pm 10 Quiz #10 - Reaction Nov 28 by 11:59pm 10 Born to Die in Medellin Nov 28 by 11:59 pm 20 El Mozote Massacre Nov 28 by 11:59pm 20 Term Paper Final Draft Nov 28 by 11:59pm 200 Discussion #11 - Neoliberalism Dec 5 by 11:59pm 10 Quiz #11 - Neoliberalism Dec 5 by 11:59pm 10 Chicago Boys Dec 5 by 11:59pm 20 Daily Lives of Women in Minas Gerais Dec 5 by 11:59pm 20 Final Essay Examination Dec 8 by 11:59pm a 100
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The History of Latin America
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The History of Latin America
It is essential to point out that Latin America comprises of dependencies and countries
found in the Western Hemisphere and their official languages are Portuguese and Spanish.
Having an understanding of Latin America before and after independence is crucial in the ruling
as a fictional leader of a Latin American nation during the Cold War that occurred between 1945
and 1991 (Williams, 2017). The history of Latin America will help in defining my role as a
fictional leader in organizing and guiding the country including how to handle the emerging
problems. Consequently, my discussions should be supported by real events that occurred in
Latin America and are well documented. Therefore, the paper is a fictional description of me as a
leader of Cuba inspired by Latin American history.
Assuming that I rose to power around 1770 where the Latin American revolution was
sweeping the region. During the American Revolution, the British and Loyalists (British Empire
and Americans) were defeated by American Patriots fighting along with French forces in Latin
America (Kruijt, 2017). I am the head of the Republic of Cuba which is among the thirty
countries making up Latin America. The country was a socialist country during the cold war and
it didn’t work well for them. Therefore, our fictional leader can assume a communist policy but it
would be against the United States during the Cold war. I would ally with the Soviet Union and
will therefore fight alongside them against the United States (Kruijt, 2017). Consequently, I
would receive tremendous support from the Soviet Union which comprises of political,
economic, and military assistance. Although during the cold war, the forces from the two major
antagonizing parties (the United States and the Soviet Union) did not fight each other directly.
As a fictional leader of Cuba, I came to power through a democratic elec...

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