HIST 138B. Modern and Contemporary Latin America. Latin America since independence with emphasis upon the period 1959 to present; focuses on South America. Topics include the interplay of race, class, and society, development and underdevelopment, revolution and repression. Prerequisite: GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.