Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: MODERN BRAZIL

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Course examines Brazil's history, from its 1822 peaceful independence to present efforts in creating a democratic society following a military dictatorship. Topics include a legacy as the world's largest slave-holding society in the 19th century, struggles to conquer its huge territory, and the interaction of those factors in shaping national identity.