Not offered 2007-2008
ANTH 216 Indigenous Peoples of Latin America *
An introduction to the indigenous cultural heritage of Central and South America. After a brief review of Latin-American prehistory, the course will consider such issues as the
demographic and political impact of the Conquest; the economic, social, and religious life of
contemporary Indian and peasant communities; and the dynamics of cultural redefinition
and survival in the turbulent political arena of the modern Latin-American state.
Format: seminar. Requirements: two essays and a take-home exam.
No prerequisites. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limit: 25 (expected: 25).
M. F. BROWN