LAS 3590 Cultural Change Latin America

The origin and development of processes of cultural change in Latin America. The course gives the student an opportunity to learn about the cultural institutions of highly developed indigenous cultures and their influences upon present-day Latin American cultures. It also examines current writings on Latin America that deal with social change, and helps the student develop scientific objectivity (an anthropological prerequisite) in the analysis of the social problems resulting from change. Particularly useful for international management majors.
Credits: 3.0