Latin American History I: Ancient Times to Independence (1500 BC - 1825)

Overview

Subject area

HIST

Catalog Number

140

Course Title

Latin American History I: Ancient Times to Independence (1500 BC - 1825)

Department(s)

Description

This course is a survey of Latin American and Caribbean history from pre-Columbian times through the age of exploration, conquest, and colonization. The course will examine the social, political, economic and cultural institutions of theAztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations as well as those of the Spanish and Portuguese, English, French, and Dutch empires. Special emphasis will be given to the conflicts between indigenous and European cultures, their fusion and theemergence of a new and distinct Latin American Civilization.

Typically Offered

Fall

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

028367

Course Schedule