HIST 251
Conquest and Colonization of Latin America.
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Pre-Columbian civilizations, Iberian exploration and conquest of the New World, and colonial development of Hispanic and Portuguese America from 1492 to 1823.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Historical Knowledge of Latin America
Learning Outcome
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.
Title
Research Literature
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will analyze historical questions and place them in historiographical context.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will gain experience in historical research and improve writing skills.
