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

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.

Fall

FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues

028367