MCCCD Program Description

Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period

Course: HIS241

First Term: 1994 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: A survey of the political, economic, and social forces which molded Latin American civilization in the Colonial Period

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and locate on a map the principal geographic features, countries, and capitals of Latin America. (I) 2. Locate on a map the principal Indian groups of Latin America which existed in 1500. (I) 3. Describe the general social, political, and economic characteristics of the principal Indian groups of Latin America. (II) 4. Describe in general terms the history of Spain, especially the significance of the Moorish invasion and the period of the Reconquista. (III) 5. Explain the forces which led to European expansion and colonization. (III) 6. Identify major figures, both Indian and European, in the conquest, and describe the course of conquest between 1492 and 1550. (III) 7. Explain the ecological revolution which occurred with the meetings of the Old and New Worlds, including flora and fauna and the mixing of European, Indian, and African. (III) 8. Identify areas of African influence during the colonial period, and the nature of that influence. (III) 9. Compare and contrast slavery in Latin America with that of the United States. (III) 10. Describe Spanish-Portuguese culture in the New World, such as church architecture, literary works and figures, and artists and their works. (III) 11. Explain the causes of the Wars of Independence, including a description of major figures and events. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Geography of Latin America A. Mountain ranges and plateaus B. Rivers C. Deserts D. Islands and island groupings E. Countries and their capitals F. Location of Indian groups in 1500 II. Early people of Meso and South America A. The Mayas B. The Incas C. The Toltec-Aztec culture III. European conquest and colonization A. European background B. Christianity C. Reconquista D. Explorations E. Conquest of the North F. Conquest of the South G. Conquest of Brazil H. Ecological revolution I. Economic development J. Society and culture K. The Church in Latin America L. Brazil`s development IV. Wars of Independence A. Road to independence B. Revolution in the South C. Mexican revolt D. Emerging nations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/1994

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