Conquest and Colonization of Latin America
Conquest and Colonization of Latin America
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Iberian exploration and conquest of the New World, and colonial development of Hispanic and Portuguese America from 1492 to 1823.
| Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Note | Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu. |
| Taught | Fall |
| Programs | Containing HIST 251 |
Course Outcomes:
Historical Knowledge of Latin America
Students will be able to explain and analyze the major political, economic, social, religious, and cultural characteristics of Spanish and Portuguese colonialism in the Americas between 1492 and 1825.
Research Literature
Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents.
Effective Communication
Students will gain experience in historical research and improve writing skills.
Critical Analysis
Students will analyze historical questions and place them in historiographical context.