HIST 142 — C History of Latin America I 3 Units

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course surveys Latin America’s history, from the pre-Columbian, through colonization into the independence movements of the 19th century. A particular focus will be on understanding the blending of European, African, Native, and other societies that form distinctive Latin American cultures and the social, economic, and political ramifications. (UC/CSU, AA GE).