Latin American History
Overview of Course
	Subject Area: Social Studies Course Number: 2100360 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: NONE
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding of the development of the Latin American people by examining the history and culture of the region with emphasis on the Caribbean Basin, Central America, and South America. Students assess the effect of this region’s historical development to better understand the region’s role in the global community and to develop a worldview that appreciates diverse cultures.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
•	Geographic-historic and time-space relationships
•	Use of arbitrary periodization in Latin American history
•	Native American heritage of the region before the arrival of the Europeans
•	Spanish heritage
•	Influence and impact of the Catholic Church on Latin American cultures
•	Evolution of political systems and philosophies in Latin American societies
•	Interaction of science and Latin American cultures
•	Development of nationalism as a Latin American phenomenon
•	Origin and course of economic systems and philosophies in Latin American societies
•	Influence of major historical figures and events in Latin American history