GPPA 451. Violence in Latin America (4 units)
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Description
This class explores the security crisis in Latin America. Four interrelated topics will be covered: first, the magnitude of crime and violence in the region; second, root causes of the crisis; third, how crime and violence are affecting Latin America’s development and democratic stability; and finally, the major reforms undertaken by Latin American countries to cope with violence and crime, focusing on the most promising of these policies and programs. Students may not receive credit for GPPA 451 and GPGN 490 with the same title.
Prerequisite courses
GPPA 451 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have GPPA 451 as a prerequisite.