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HIST 3100 History of Latin America

This course is a survey of Latin American history and culture. The course examines the historical origins and development of Latin American society. Coverage includes pre-Colombian cultures, contrasting approaches to colonization in Spanish and Portuguese America, economic structures, race, post-independence political development, neocolonialism, dependency on outside powers, the influence of Marxism, and relations with the United States. 

Credits

3

Lecture Hours

3 hours

Prerequisite

At least a C in HIST 1111, HIST 1111H, HIST 1112, HIST 1112H, HIST 2111, HIST 2111H, HIST 2112, or HIST 2112H