POLI 190WTopics in Latin American Politics
Examines how Latin American governments function and what major challenges countries in the region are facing. Focuses on democracy, economic development, gender and indigenous politics, social policies, poverty, and inequality.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to senior politics majors.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Cowell Acad 223 | S. Niedzwiecki | Closed 20/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Niedzwiecki | 4.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 90% | 30 |
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