This course will examine the history of Latin America from Pre-Columbian times to the present day. Major themes will include encounter and accommodation between the indigenous peoples of Latin America and the Europeans, Latin America and the development of a global economy, the impact of liberalism on Latin American politics, culture and economy, U.S./Latin American relations and Latin America and the Cold War. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of class, race and gender in the construction of a modern Latin America. Credit hours: 4. (CI,HE)
- Teacher: Nichole Sanders