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Peoples & Cultures of the Andes: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
University Hall Y04-4170 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4170
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course is an introduction to the diverse cultures of the Andean region, which comprises the following countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Topics considered include the significance of heritage, belief systems and religions, family structures, race relations, social and political institutions, and modes of production -- all considered from an anthropological perspective. The course's timeframe covers the entire modern era, from the 16th century to today.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details