SOCI 363 Indigenous Peoples of Latin America

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to pre-historical, historical ethnographic and anthropological approaches to the indigenous populations of Latin America. The course will focus on the struggle that has characterized the relationship between the native peoples of the New World and those of the Old World. This struggle started in the 1400s and continues today. We will study indigenous social movements dealing with issues such as land claims, natural resources, economic development, cultural recognition, globalization, cultural revitalization, language revitalization, and human rights PRQ (Pre-requisites): SOCI 100 or 150, SOCI 295, or consent of instructor Co-requisites: None Scheduled: Every third semester Meets: SNO

Credits

3

Attributes

  • May be used for major requirement
  • May be used for minor requirement
  • Meets social science requirement