| Unit name | Conquest and Colonisation: Spanish America, 1492-1700 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HISP30032 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Williams |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit examines in detail a formative period of Latin American history from both a European and an indigenous perspective. After a brief introduction to the European background to the discoveries, students will focus on the following main themes: the emergence and development of the Inca and Aztec states; the conquests of Peru and Mexico; the impact of conquest on native culture, religion, and society; missionaries and Spanish evangelization; early colonial society; the development of colonial culture.
