HIST 5230 - Latin American History: The Colonial Era

Examines historical origins of Latin American society. Themes include internal nature of Iberian and pre-Columbian Indian societies, circa 1492; conquest and subordination of Amerindian civilizations by Spain and Portugal; distribution of power, land, and labor in post-conquest Latin America; order and instability in colonial society; and region’s position in international economy.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to discuss the contributions major scholars in this field have made to the study and understanding of colonial Latin American history.
Students will become familiar with the main historical narrative and facts relative to the study of colonial Latin American history.
Students will improve their writing and argumentative skills, and learn the conventions and practices of historical writing.
Students will learn to employ critically primary and secondary sources to develop their own analysis of major topics discussed in the course.

Ohio University

Ohio University

HIST 5230 - Latin American History: The Colonial Era