Survey of Early Latin America

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The primary objective of this course is to serve the history of Latin America from pre-Columbian times through inde - pendence. This course will explore the contributions of Indigenous Peoples, Africans, and Europeans to the creation of Latin America's diverse societies. The elements of this course are designed to inform students on the major events and trends that are essential to the understanding of the history of Latin America within the context of world soci - eties.