AFBL 290-01 - Indigenous & African Peoples in Colonial Latin America

This course provides an introductory survey of the social, cultural, political and economic history of colonial Latin America, from the late pre-Columbian period to the early independence period. The initial lectures and discussions will consider the diverse backgrounds of Indigenous, African, and Iberian peoples and trace the convergence of cultures and ethnicities that have shaped the Latin American landscape. Subsequent discussions will look at post-conquest society, while outlining the manner in which colonial Latin America was connected with Atlantic and global developments. Our lesson plans will analyze the historical voices of Indigenous and African peoples in Latin America, recognizing them as historical actors who at times transcended, negotiated, or contested colonial regimes

3 credits