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Introduction to Latin American Civilization II

Introduction to Latin American Civilization II


Course Code

LACS 16200 10

Cross Listed Course Code(s)

RDIN 16200, SOSC 26200, HIST 16102, CRES 16102, ANTH 23102

Course Description

This course sequence introduces students to the history and cultures of Latin America, an area of the world that includes Mesoamerica (Mexico and Central America), South America, and the Caribbean.

This section addresses the evolution of colonial societies, the wars of independence, and the emergence of Latin American nation-states in the changing international context of the nineteenth century.

Course Criteria

Taking these courses in chronological sequence is not required. This sequence meets the general education requirement in civilization studies and is open to first-year students.

This course is primarily comprised of undergraduate students. A select number of places are reserved for advanced high school students.

The cost of this course for pre-college students is $4,980

Instructor(s)

Mauricio Tenorio

Course Duration

Summer Online

Session

Session 1

Course Dates

June 15th - July 2nd

Class Days

Mon, Wed, Fri

Class Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Eligibility

11th Grade, 12th Grade, Undergrad

Core Course

Part of UChicago Core Curriculum

Modality

Remote

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