HIST 263 - Colonial Latin American History

This survey course introduces students to the history of the exploration and colonization of the Spanish and Portuguese dominions in South and Central America from the initial phase of conquest through the consolidation of a colonial regime. The lectures, readings, and discussions offer a broad overview of the European conquests of the region that began in the late 15th century through the 18th-century roots of later independence movements. In addition to a thorough examination of colonial society, the course focuses on the themes of medicine and disease, conquest, religious conversion, and the place of Latin America within the Spanish world empire.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: As Needed