LAS 458

Explores the history of Indigenous peoples in Latin America through the in-depth study of a particular region. Topics include the transformation of Indigenous societies under colonial rule; the complex relationship between Indigenous peoples and the nation-state; repression and resistance; struggles over land, labour, and Indigenous rights; cultural dynamism; and the impacts of resource extraction and climate change. Note: This course is offered as HIST 458 and LAS 458. Students may take only one of these for credit. -- Prerequisite -- Nine credits of lower-level HIST or LAS and one 300-level HIST or LAS course. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: This course is offered as HIST or LAS 458. Students can only take one for credit.