HIS 337 - Colonial Encounters in the “New World” (3 cr.)

Focus on the first encounters between Europeans and indigenous people in the early modern “New World.” The nature, significance and long-term impact of these encounters will be studied. The focus will be on contemporary texts which provide us with evidence for an understanding of the attitudes which led to invasion, expropriation and exploitation.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): One of the following courses: HIS 101, HIS 121, HIS 161, HIS 171, LAS 111, CAS 111.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring