HIS 380 - Latin American History

Credit Hour(s): 3
A survey of Latin American history from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course focuses on major themes in the history of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking America, including the role of the Church, the politicization of the armed forces, the process of economic underdevelopment, adaptation to racial and ethnic diversity, and the development of political institutions. 3 Credit(s).

This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 - Composition and Research with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Session Cycle: Fall
Course Yearly Cycle: Even