"This course explores the dynamic history of revolution and democracy in Latin America from the 19th century to the present. We will critically examine how these histories have evolved over time, analyzing key revolutionary movements and democratization struggles across the region within a broader global context. Beginning with post-colonial independence movements, we will focus on revolutionary processes in Haiti, Mexico, and South America, followed by an exploration of caudillismo, civil wars, and shifting definitions of revolution. The course then turns to 20th- and 21st-century struggles for democracy and revolutionary change, with case studies on Cuba, Nicaragua, Argentina, and Venezuela. We will also assess the role of global powers—especially U.S. intervention and Cold War dynamics—in shaping revolutionary movements and democratic transitions. Finally, we will analyze the state of revolutionary politics and democracy in Latin America 25 years into the 21st century. Throughout the course, we will engage with critical themes such as citizenship, popular sovereignty, gender and sexuality, indigenous resistance, and the role of race in shaping political movements. By blending historical analysis with contemporary debates, this course provides students with a deeper understanding of Latin America’s revolutionary past, its global connections, and its implications for the present."