Latin America is a diverse and dynamic region, but one that is often prone to stereotypes and over-generalizations. After all, Latin America is mainly jungle, full of ruined pyramids, and prone to ceaseless political upheavals and devaluing currencies…isn’t it? This class moves beyond such easy and inaccurate generalizations to provide an overview of Latin America —its peoples and environments—that looks at the importance of place as a way to understand a region. This geographical approach involves investigating the changing relationships between places, peoples, and ideas, and how these relationships define and influence a particular region. |
