This course examines key political, social, and economic policies in contemporary Latin America with an emphasis on Cuba.
Terms Offered
Fall 2023
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY NOT OPEN
Course Details
This is a GVPT Global Learning offering. This course examines key political, social, and economic policies in contemporary Latin America with an emphasis on Cuba.
Number of credits: 2
How You Will Learn and Work
This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. The course will meet on campus during the Fall semester and then complete a week long trip to Cuba over the 2023 Winter Break.
Cultural Connection
Cuba
General Education Credits
None
School/College
College of Education
Prerequisites & Restrictions
Students must complete both GVPT388D and the Winter Break study abroad GVPT388E.
Faculty Highlight
Dr. Carolina Sampó
Dr. Carolina Sampó is the 2022-2023 LACS postdoctoral fellow. Her research focuses on gender, violence, organized crime, and criminal organizations in South and Central America. She is a Researcher at the Argentinean National Scientific and Technical Research Council (Conicet). She also coordinates the Center for Studies on Transnational Organized Crime (CeCOT), International Relations Institute (IRI) University of La Plata (UNLP). Dr. Sampó is an International Consultant working for international institutions such as the OAS, UNODC, and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime.
Tuition & Scholarship
Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.
Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.
Cancellation and Refunds
Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Dr. Carolina Sampó at csampo@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team at globalclassrooms@umd.edu.