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Introduction to History of Latin America

HIST8

About the Course:

Deals with major issues in Latin America’s historical formation: pre-Hispanic cultures, the Spanish conquest, the role of colonial institutions, the development of trade, eighteenth-century reform, independence, the formation of nations; and identify major issues in current Latin American affairs.

Satisfies General Education Requirements:
Area E: Culture and Thought
Writing

Pre-requisites:

No pre-requisites have been entered for this course.

Documents:

View the course’s Canvas page or the instructor’s page for documents: Cecilia Méndez Gastelumendi   

Schedule of Courses

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