Incas, Spaniards, and Africans: Archaeology of the Kingdom of Peru
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Course Description
Students are introduced to Andean archaeology from the rise of the Inca empire through the Spanish colonial period. We will explore archaeological evidence for the development of late pre-Hispanic societies in western South America, the Spanish conquest, and the origins of key Spanish colonial institutions in the Andean region: the Church, coerced indigenous labor, and African slavery. Central to this course is an archaeological interrogation of the underpinnings and legacies of colonialism, race, and capitalism in the region. Students will also consider the material culture of daily life and those living on the social margins, both in pre-Hispanic societies and under Spanish rule.
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Grading Basis
RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)
Min
3
Max
5
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Exploring Difference and Power (EDP), Social Inquiry (SI)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
ANTHRO84B
is a
completion requirement
for: