Latin American History and Civilization

This course covers the historical development of Latin American/Hispanic culture and civilization from the PreColumbian period until the present. Topics will include: the geography and culture of Latin America; Native American cultures and civilizations in the region; the Spanish and Portuguese conquests; the Spanish colonial economy, society, and politics; Latin American independence movements and wars; the early independent republics in Latin America; U.S./Latin American relations, human rights issues, and modern developments in the region.