LAS 224 - Latin American History-1492-1820

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

This survey course examines Latin American history from the time of Columbus' first voyages to the end of the 19th century. The course discusses the contact between and mixtures of diverse peoples in the Americas, especially the pre-Columbian populations, the Spanish and Portuguese, and the Africans brought forcibly to the Americas as slave laborers. It covers period of conquest, the colonial period, the wars of independence and the first decades of nation building in Latin America in order to build a foundation in Latin American history. The course examines political, economic, social and cultural factors and how they played off one another throughout the 400-year period. The readings are a combination of primary texts and scholarly works on Latin American history. Film is used to explore parts of this history. The course format is a combination of lecture and discussion.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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