LALS 587 - Iberian Colonialism

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Farriss. The creation of colonial societies in America under Spanish and Portuguese rule. Emphasis on primary sources (English translation) dealing with the social, cultural and biological effects of European contact. Topics include: the role of missionaries and evangelization, Iberian and Indian perceptions of the "other", the impact of Old-World diseases, animals and plants on American people and ecosystems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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