LAT 130
History Of Latin America · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisite: English Proficiency Index of 55 or higher, or ESL 94RW or higher
About this course
Survey covering from the pre-Columbian cultures, the age of discovery and exploration, colonial structures, independence movements, to contemporary Latin America, with special emphasis on the countries of the mainland (i.e., North, Central and South America). Students will learn about the traditions and institutions of Latin American civilization including the Iberian conquest and colonization, the role of the Catholic Church, economic and social structures, as well as problems related to government, nation-building, race and class relations, wars and Latin America's position in the world.
Seat status as of Oct 2, 6:33 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.