History 691CA - S-Explortns/ColonialAndeanHist

Spring
2016
01
4.00
Heidi Scott
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
69110
69151
This course examines key moments and processes in the historical trajectories of the Andean regions, with particular emphasis on Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The temporal scope of this course incorporates the pre-conquest era (before 1492) and the wars of independence in the nineteenth century. The principal focus of discussion, however, is the era of Spanish conquest and the nearly three centuries of Spanish colonial rule (ca. 1530 to 1809). Reading and discussion centers on prominent themes and debates in recent historiography on the colonial Andes. The dynamics of conquest, the creation and characteristics of colonial urban environments, the transformation of religious patterns and thought, the role of slavery in Andean colonial society, patterns of rebellion and resistance, and debates over the emergence of Spanish American consciousness are just a few of the themes this course addresses. Graduate students are required to complete additional readings and writing assignments, lead class discussions at least once during the semester, and meet with the instructor at least twice during the semester to discuss their progress. An in-depth historiographical essay forms the centerpiece of written assignments for this course.
Open to Doctoral & Masters students only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.