Exploring Mexican History.

Catalog description

This course explores the complexities of Mexican history from Pre-Columbian times to the present. Students critically analyze primary and secondary sources in both Spanish and English to interpret past events using sound historical reasoning. Students consider connections between Christian faith and practice and the investigation of historical events. The course is taught in Spanish during the Wheaton in Mexico program and is required of all participants. The course includes academic excursions that allow students to engage significant places and primary and secondary sources and reflect on contemporary interpretations of historical events. Corequisite: Enrollment in Wheaton in Mexico. Prerequisite: SPAN 201 .