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HIST 210 History of Latin America

This course is a survey  of  Latin  American  history  from  the  pre-Columbia  era  to  the  present day. Students will be able to describe the political, economic, cultural, and social development of Latin America and the emergence of a hybrid society that incorporates Iberian, Amerindian, and African cultures and traditions. The course will include the impact of European conquest and colonization on Latin America, the development of independent Latin American nation-states, relations between Latin America and the United States, revolutions in Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, and the challenges facing Latin American democracies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly