HIST 3620 - Hist of Colonial Latin Amer

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

History

Description:

A topical study of Latin American history from the conquests of the Aztec and Inca in the sixteenth century until the wars of independence in the nineteenth century. This course assesses the impact of Spanish colonialism (as well as that of the Portuguese) on Native Americans and outlines the evolving institutional bases of life in colonial Latin America, including: colonial politics, society, economies, and culture as well as patterns of resistance and accommodation. Will be taught in a two year consecutive cycle beginning Fall 2016 based upon student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall significant events and aspects regarding the development of Pre-Columbian civilizations in Latin America, the Spanish conquests of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya empires, and the impact of European colonialism on Native Americans and other immigrants to the region culminating in the wars for independence during the nineteenth century. 2. Explain how and why Latin Americans have existed, acted, and thought in the context of the Pre-Columbian and colonial eras. 3. Produce analytical research, with an emphasis on primary sources, which engages in historical argumentation of a major theme of Latin America during the colonial (or Pre-Columbian) period in an appropriate and valid fashion. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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