El Salvador/12 Years of Civil War
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the lingering effects of civil war on El Salvador, which includes entrenched poverty and a continuing climate of violence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khelsal.rtf

English Speaking Caribbean Countries in World Economy and Trade: Relative Impacts of the World Trade Organization
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A 10 page overview of the problems English speaking Caribbean nations encounter in regard to functioning in the world economy. The author asserts that the WTO has had little positive effect on these countries. CARICOM, in contrast, offers these countries hope. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcaribW.rtf

English Speaking Caribbean Countries in World Economy and Trade: Relative Impacts of the World Trade Organization
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A 12 page overview of the problems English speaking Caribbean nations encounter in regard to functioning in the world economy. The author asserts that the WTO has had little positive effect on these countries. CARICOM, in contrast, offers these countries hope. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcariW2.rtf

Erasmus and Las Casas/Critiquing 16th century society
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A 5 page essay that contrasts Erasmus' The Praise of Folly and Bartolome de Las Casas' defense of Native Americans, A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies. Erasmus detailed the urgent need for reform in the Catholic Church, and Las Casas castigated his Spanish government for its treatment of indigenous populations in the New World. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khelc.rtf

Ernesto 'Che' Guevara
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This 10 page report discusses the legendary revolutionary of Cuba, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. Guevara's life and conduct have been (for more than thirty years) and continue to be an inspiration to the disenfranchised of society as well as those who dream of a greater world that supports the advancement and betterment of the people through cooperative effort and mutual effort. Guevara's significance to modern revolutionary politics should be analyzed based on his perspectives on capitalism, socialism and imperialism and on guerrilla warfare. He died in Bolivia in 1967 in the attempt to facilitate revolution in that nation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWche.wps

ESL in Puerto Rico & Spain
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A 11 page research paper that focuses on why Puerto Rican ESL instruction has not succeeded, comparing it with Spain. This research investigates the question of why students in one Spanish-speaking country, i.e., Spain, learn English readily and why another Spanish-speaking culture, i.e., Puerto Rico, finds this task problematic and controversial. The writer also looks briefly at ESL methodology in both countries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheslpr.rtf

Essays on Puerto Rican History / 18th - 20th Century
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11 pages worth of well-developed essays concerning : Puerto Rico's role in the Caribbean (also its similarities & differences to other regional countries), the economic importance of coffee during the 18th century, sugar & slave labor in the 19th century, the impact of becoming a U.S. territory, trade after WW I, the Chardon Plan, the P.R.R.A., and more. Bibliography lists 4 scholarly sources.
Filename: Puertori.wps

Esteban Echeverria/The Slaughter House
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A 3 page paper that discusses the use of language in Esteban Echeverria’s “The Slaughter House,” which portrays the political situation in Argentina under the rule of Manuel de Rosas, a “Federalist war hero” (Webb). In describing the effect of Rosas’ rule, Echeverria creates an extended metaphor, a Slaughter House, located “’in the southern part of Buenos Aires, on a huge lot’” (Echeverria cited by Webb). Examination of the literary devices employed by Echeverria demonstrates the way in which he uses this primary metaphor to create an allegory that dramatized the conflict between civilization and barbarism that characterized nineteenth century Argentina. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kheearg.rtf

Ethnocentrism/Mexican-American Experience
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A 3 page essay that examines 2 texts and their historical perspective on Mexican American experience. Ethnocentrism is defined as the tendency to evaluate all other groups of people according to the values, standards and cultural traditions of one's own group. In other words, ethnocentrism connotes the idea that the way a particular society acts, believes, worships, and lives is the one "right" way and all others are perceived as "pagan," "primitive," or simply "wrong." Racism and bigotry find their roots in ethnocentrism and while racism is acknowledged in contemporary Western society as wrong, the roots of ethnocentrism are much harder to eradicate. This is shown by the scholarship of Rodolfo Acuna and Miguel Leon-Portillo and their accounts of classical indigenous and early mesoamerican history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khacupor.rtf

Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin-American History
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A 4 page look at issues concerning the Pre-Columbian Americas. The writer stresses that fact that civilizations covered the continent long before the arrival of the Europeans and never considered themselves to be "of the Americas." The journey of Columbus was only a "landmark" event from a Eurocentric perspective. Of particular importance in this essay is that we cannot possibly attempt to understand the diversified culture of Pre-Colombians, Native Indians, and so forth-- because most records were destroyed by the arriving Europeans--who re-wrote history from their own perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Precolum.wps

European Women/Caribbean from 1492-1800
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A 5 page research paper that examines the role of European woman in the Caribbean. The writer explores recent scholarship and how it relates the experiences of European-descended women in the Caribbean. Bibliography list 4 sources.
Filename: khwwcar.wps

Evaluating the Success of Failure of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) of Colombia
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This 10 page paper discusses the Colombian guerrilla force known as the FARC, and whether it can be considered a success or not. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVrevcol.rtf

Evita Peron
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15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated by her adversaries, Evita understood how to play the political game in order to reach her objectives; her association with husband Col. Juan D. Peron, who ultimately took the role of president, forged an alliance that served to wholly benefit the Argentine people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCEvita.rtf

Factors Influencing Deeper Market-Oriented Economic Reform Efforts
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A 18 page consideration of the various factors that impede deeper market-oriented economic reform. Using examples from Latin America the author contends that outside aid is one of the primary inhibitive factors in this trend. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPLatPol.rtf

Family Relationships: "Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance"
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A 4 page paper discussing typical family relationships in 16th century Latin America, during the early colonial period. It uses as its beginning Cook and Cook’s “Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance: A Case of Transatlantic Bigamy.” Today’s Latin American families have many more options open to them, but the attitudes and perceptions of the colonial period persist in the form of tradition. Today’s Latin American families are not as bound to their families – either those of birth or those married into – in practice, but tradition remains as the ideal. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSgoodFthBig.rtf

Favelas; A Reflection of the Social, Political and Economic Conditions in Brazil
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Favelas may be perceived as shanty towns, but in Brazil they are attractive permanent structure built by community and perceived by some as a model for self help. This 3 page paper consider how the development of these favelas by squatters reflect the political, social and economic history and conditions in brazil. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEfavelas.rtf

Fidel Castro
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A 3 page paper which examines the life and actions of Fidel Castro. The paper focuses somewhat on his ability to offer strength to his people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcastro.rtf

Foreign Direct/Indirect Political And Economic Domination: Impact Upon Material Welfare Of White And Non-White Latin American Nation Populations In The 19th And 20th Centuries
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5 pages in length. Historical literary accounts of Latin America's quest for freedom delve deeply into the social and cultural foundation of discrimination and oppression during the nation's formative years, effectively illustrating the extent to which the Americas suffered gross indignities at the hands of those who were in control, with primary emphasis upon the oppressive nature of European colonization. Andrea & Overfield's The Human Record : Sources of Global History and Bulliet et al's Earth and Its Peoples : A Global History Since 1750 are instrumental in illustrating the detrimental impact of colonization, as well as concentrating upon the significant quest for independence that Latin America ultimately realized as a nation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCLAdom.rtf

Francisco de Miranda: Ideals for Independence for Venezuela
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A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish dungeon, he envisioned for Venezuela an economy and approach to everyday life similar to that which he had found in the United States and in Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSFrancMiranda.rtf

Free Trade Agreements: The Realist Versus the Liberal Perspective:
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This 16 page paper details the differences in the realist versus the liberal perspectives in terms of free trade agreements. More specifically, this paper examines the world's largest free trade agreement: the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to highlight the underlying idiological issues. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: GSFreeTr.rtf

From Costa Rica To The United States
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This 5 page paper presents a comparison between the United States and Costa Rican political and economic situation in 1988. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTcstrca.wps

Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Escobar
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A 7 page paper which examines the author Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his involvement with Colombia in relationship to Pablo Escobar. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAggmco.rtf

Galarza & Acuna/Mexican Immigration
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses 2 books by these authors. Authors Rodolfo Acuna (Occupied America, 2000) and Ernesto Galarza (Barrio Boy, 1971) both discuss the centrality of Mexican immigration to American history and progress, but they do so from different perspectives that each shed light on Mexican immigrant experience. Acuna focuses on the role of Mexican immigrant labor to the success of agricultural endeavors in the US Southwest and how this contributed significantly to American prosperity. Galarza's book, as an autobiography, is a more personal account that reveals the route that naturalized Mexican-Americans have been compelled to follow in order to achieve success in the US. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgalac.rtf

Gary Jennings/Aztec
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A 6 page book review and essay that consists of 2 parts, each 3 pages in length. The first half of the paper offers a synopsis of the novel Aztec by Gary Jennings. The write covers the structure and main topics of the novel, describing how it informs the reader about Aztec culture. The second part of the paper then compares Aztec culture to the modern world, pointing out similarities and differences. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgjaz.rtf

Ginn sur Mer Project, the Bahamas
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This 10 page paper gives a brief history of the Ginn Company, and then discusses its new resort project in the Bahamas, Ginn sur Mer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVGinnPr.rtf

Globalization Across Mexico's Borders and NAFTA
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An 8 page discussion of the impacts the increased contact between cultures that has occurred because of NAFTA is having on Mexican economy and culture. The author discusses the relative value verses detriment of these impacts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPnafta3.rtf

Globalization and an Increased Propensity for Violence?
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A 5 page contention that globalization too often comes with an increased propensity for violence. Definitions and examples from Latin America illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPglobVl.rtf

Globalization And Post-Castro Cuba
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses how Cuba might have been had a different political and economic approach been taken after his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCCastro.rtf

Guatemala
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This 3 page report gives a very brief overview of Guatemala - history, population, and government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Guat2.wps

Guatemala / The Downfall of President Arbenz
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15 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the probable role that the C.I.A. played in causing the downfall of Guatemalan President Arbenz during the 1950's. The writer explores Guatemalan political history and the controversy that surrounded Arbenz's presidency. 7 sources are cited.
Filename: Guatamel.wps

Guatemala / Trade
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A 5 page overview of Guatemala's past and current trade relationships, particularly the country's trade relationship with the U.S. and Latin American countries, and its new potential for direct foreign investment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Guatrade.doc

Guyana: Bauxite and Sugar Cane
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A 7 page paper which examines the affects that bauxite and sugar cane has had upon immigration in Guyana. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAguybau.rtf

H. Hoetink and 'Two Variants in Caribbean Race Relations'
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A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of Hoetink's book and relates the context of the book to Hoetink's obvious knowledge and understanding of sociological issues in the Caribbean. Issues concerning the region and the specific sociological implications of these issues within the context modern history are examined. No additional sources listed.
Filename: Hoetink.rtf

Habell-Pallan & Romero/Latino/A Popular Culture
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A 3 page essay that discusses made in the introduction to the text Latino/A Popular Culture (2002). Editors Michelle Habell-Pallan and Mary Romero make a number of pertinent points on this subject. First of all, the authors point out that the term "Latino" is "politically charged," defined in different ways by various diverse communities (Habell-Pallan and Romero 3). Also, the authors make the point that popular culture not only addresses "ethnic and racial identity" and how it is "contested, reproduced and transformed," but popular culture also represents an area in society in which the struggle for equality is actively engaged (Habell-Pallan and Romero 6). The writer discusses these points. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlatcul.rtf

Haiti & The Duvalier Regime
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3 pages in length. Notes on the first Duvalier regime in Haiti. Also includes discussion of other Haitian leaders and their political activity. No Bibliography.
Filename: Haitiduv.wps

Haiti Adrift
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A 12 page paper examining current conditions in Haiti and their historical context. Haiti exists as a symbol of shame for the world’s developed nations. Ravaged by European influences in times past, it now is being neglected literally to death by those who have the ability to help in meaningful ways. The purpose here is to assess US involvement in Haiti over the years, and whether it has had any lasting effect. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KShaitiAdr.rtf

Haitian Music & Political Culture
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A 6 page research paper/essay that take the unusual form of presenting a hypothetical Haitian family over two generations. The writer pictures the family as reflecting their political and cultural orientation toward Haiti in regards to the choices of music made at their weddings. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khhaimus.rtf

Harvey: “The Chiapas Rebellion”
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This 8 page paper discusses Neil Harvey’s book “The Chiapas Rebellion”: why he wrote it, what his arguments and hypotheses are; how he develops his arguments and his conclusion. Bibliography lists
Filename: HVChipas.rtf

Has NAFTA Been a Success?
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This 10 page paper considers the aims and goals of NAFTA and then considers the evidence that may indicate whether or not NAFTA is attaining its' stated goals. The paper includes 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEnafta3.wps

Health and Safety Issues When Traveling to Mexico
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This 3 page paper provides general information for travel to Mexico. Highlighted are prevalent diseases, recommended immunization, and safety issues and requirements for travel. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA844mex.rtf