HIST1063 — History of Latin America
HIST 1063 - History of Latin America HIST 1063 - History of Latin America Description (F, S) This course is an interdisciplinary survey of Latin American history, culture, politics, economics, and society. Topics covered will include pre-colonial 15th century indigenous society, the Afro-Eurasian contact and conquest of Latin America, Spanish and Portuguese colonial administration and cultural influence, nineteenth century independence movements, the formation of the nation-state and nation building, post-colonial economies, race and gender in modern nation-states, revolutionary movements of the twentieth century, and historical connections between Latin America and the United States. Pre-Requisite NONE 3 Credit Hour(s)