Latin American Political Theory
| Humanities Course | |
|---|---|
| Course Code | LNPT |
| Years Of Operation | 2008-2010 |
| Sites Offered | TEC |
Course Description
From the CTY Course Catalog (2008):
In this course, students begin with the basic questions of political theory: What is justice? What makes a society just? What constitutes citizenship? What makes a state legitimate? Who has a right to use violence in a society? Students then apply the ideas of classical and contemporary political theorists to look at a variety of recurring historical, political dilemmas in Latin America. They discuss questions like the ability of a state to govern its people, national identity particularly when it conflicts with indigenous identity, the ability of citizens to hold governments accountable for actions of the state, and successful societal transitions from authoritarian to democratic institutions. Students use historical and contemporary case studies to understand the complex nature of Latin American politics.
