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HIS 131 - History of Colonial Latin America: From Contact to Revolution

Description
Survey of Latin America from pre-Conquest times to the present. Begins with historical backgrounds of indigenous societies as well as Spain, Portugal, and Africa before 1492, followed by an examination of the conquest and colonial period through independence. The course focuses on the contributions of these major cultural groups in the formation of colonial Latin American society and culture. Same as AFS 131 .
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req
Minor: Latin American Studies


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