Discontinued as of Spring Semester 2016 This course will provide an introduction to the economic development of Latin America, from the pre-colonial to the modern period, focusing on the central theme of development from various perspectives by examining contemporary issues juxtaposed with case studies. Prerequisite(s): LET level 3; LPI with a minimum 26 on the essay and one of 5 in English usage, 5 in sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension; BC English 12 or equivalent with a minimum 80%; BC English Literature 12 with a minimum 80%; BC English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 80%; a university-level English course for which Langara College awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C" grade; or a minimum "C" in ENGL 1120; or an "S" in one of ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110. This course will provide an introduction to the economic development of Latin America, from the pre-colonial to the modern period, focusing on the central theme of development from various perspectives by examining contemporary issues juxtaposed with case studies. Prerequisite(s): LET level 3; LPI with a minimum 26 on the essay and one of 5 in English usage, 5 in sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension; BC English 12 or equivalent with a minimum 80%; BC English Literature 12 with a minimum 80%; BC English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 80%; a university-level English course for which Langara College awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C" grade; or a minimum "C" in ENGL 1120; or an "S" in one of ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110.