AMER0069: International Politics of Latin America

***NOT RUNNING IN 2025/2026***

Module leader: Dr Par Engstrom

Outline

This module introduces students to the study of the international politics of Latin America. It draws on concepts from the general International Relations literature to consider trends in Latin America’s international politics, with particular attention to contemporary developments as well as long-term trends in relations between Latin American countries and the United States. The module deploys thematic and comparative approaches in addition to specific case studies to understand how the region of Latin America can inform central analytical debates in the field of International Relations.

Assessment pattern

Forms of assessment vary between modules and may change from one academic year to another.  Please email the Teaching Administration Team on ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk for further information.