HIS 142 - Introduction to Latin American History

3 credit hours - Three hours lecture weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement.

Examine Latin American history from the pre-Columbian period through colonization and the Age of Independence (1810-1825) to 20^th-century revolutions and recent political, economic, and social trends. Analyze major political and economic events and social and intellectual forces that affected the origins and development of the Latin American states and region.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.