Latin America, 1492-1825

General

Prefix

HIST

Course Number

361

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires in America from their origins through the wars of independence.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, evaluate the historic, geographic, cultural, social, political and economic developments of Latin American civilizations and cultures from before European contact until 1825 CE through discussion and written argument.

Outcome

In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, compare the developments in the different regions, colonies and empires over time and highlight change over time through discussion and written argument.

Outcome

In a manner suitable for an upper division level course, analyze historical study and inquiry through critical reading of secondary sources, primary documents in English translation, discussion, and written argument about historical perspectives and historical questions.