POLI 140C: Latin Am Politcs
University of California, Santa Cruz
Overview of major approaches to the study of Latin American politics. Introductory survey of historical and contemporary democratic populist, authoritarian, and revolutionary regimes. Special attention is given to region's recent transitions toward democratic rule, market-based economic models, and decentralized governance. Evaluates institutional arrangements (including presidentialism, electoral rules and party systems), as well as a variety of social movements and strategies of resistance among subaltern social groups and classes.
Average GPA: 3.11
Grade distribution records: 598 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 38 | 6.4% |
| A | 136 | 22.7% |
| A- | 88 | 14.7% |
| B+ | 58 | 9.7% |
| B | 77 | 12.9% |
| B- | 44 | 7.4% |
| C+ | 15 | 2.5% |
| C | 24 | 4.0% |
| C- | 10 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 42 | 7.0% |
| P | 33 | 5.5% |
| NP | 15 | 2.5% |
| W | 15 | 2.5% |
Based on 598 student grade records across 7 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Kent H Eaton 307 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Sara Niedzwiecki 273 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Nathan Allen Edenhofer 18 students, Average GPA 2.62