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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ANTH 222G - Aztecs and Spaniards in the Conquest of Mexico


3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
The defeat of the Aztec Empire by a small band of Spanish soldiers led by Hernan Cortes permanently changed the way Europeans understood the world, at the same time that it subjugated Mexico’s indigenous population to the institutions of colonial rule. Both sides of this important cultural encounter are studied through a close examination of narratives about the conquest written a few days or a few decades from the events themselves. The course may be counted toward the anthropology major and completion of the Latin American studies program. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, academic self assessment, collaborative learning, information technology, oral presentation.

Course Attribute(s):
Intermediate Seminar

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites: ENGL 102  and a minimum of 30 credits

Degree students only

Students may not take more than one 200G (Intermediate Seminar) course

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