HIST 3321 Study and Writing of History: Resisting Dictatorship in Latin America

History Major Standing. How do people resist dictatorial regimes in their daily lives? This course explores Latin American case studies from the past century to uncover the varied forms of resistance during authoritarian rule. Through these examples, students will engage with the study and writing of history, learning to analyze diverse historical sources and develop critical perspectives on resistance movements. By semesters end, students will apply their skills in historical research and analysis to produce a well-researched paper on a related topic, deepening their understanding of both the challenges and resilience in authoritarian contexts.

Course overview

Department
History
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites
History Major Standing.

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.25 / 5 · Very Good
4 responses
Instructor rating
4.00 / 5 · Very Good
4 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryResponses
Fall 2025Maria de los Angeles Picone4.34.04.84.85.04.04.04.34 of 5

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Maria de los Angeles Picone · Stokes Hall 205S M 03:00PM-05:30PM · Offered