HIST 7B
Modern Latin American History


Course Description

This course examines Latin American history from post-colonialism to the present (1810 to the present) and focuses on understanding the region as a diverse geographic, political, and social reality. Special attention will be given to the contributions of various peoples and cultures, human communities in arts and literature.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
29012 HIST 7B 50Z ······· TBA-TBA George Edgar ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
HIST-7B-50Z-: This is an online class that meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Latin America in the Modern World (2nd Edition)
Garrard © 2022
ISBN: 9780197574089
Textbook Required $75.99 $57.00 $56.99 $30.40
Sources for Latin America in the Modern World
Foote
ISBN: 9780199340248
Textbook Required $37.99 $28.50 $28.49 $7.60
Silver Women
Flores-Villalobos
ISBN: 9781512823639
Textbook Required $39.95 $30.00 $29.96 $15.98
Latin America in the Modern World (2nd Edition)
Garrard
ISBN: 9780197574102
E-Book Required $46.14
Sources for Latin America in the Modern World
Foote
ISBN: 9780197663417
E-Book Required $23.06
Latin America in the Modern World (2nd Edition)
Garrard
ISBN: 9780197574102
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $29.99
Sources for Latin America in the Modern World
Foote
ISBN: 9780197663417
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $14.99
Sources for Latin America in the Modern World
Foote
ISBN: 9780197663417
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $17.30
Latin America in the Modern World (2nd Edition)
Garrard
ISBN: 9780197574102
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $34.61

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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