Indigenous Empires and Peoples in Latin American History, 1250-1800
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Every Second Year
The calendar doesn't say which term this runs in. The sections below show the terms it actually runs in this year.
Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This course examines how Indigenous empires and peoples shaped Latin American history from the rise of the Aztec Empire in thirteenth-century Mesoamerica until the Indigenous rebellions in the Andes region in the late eighteenth century. Topics may include the Spanish invasion of the Indigenous Caribbean, the rise and fall of the Aztec and Inca empires, Maya persistence, Indigenous peoples in colonial Brazil and the Amazon, the Guarani missions, the Church campaigns against 'idolatry', Black-Indigenous relations, and Indigenous women and gender. Attention is also paid to the critical examination of primary sources, including those produced by Indigenous peoples.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.