HIST 3350 - History of Brazil

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

History

Description:

This course addresses the political, economic, and cultural history of Brazil. It begins with Portuguese colonization in the sixteenth century, traces the development of a profoundly heterogeneous colonial society, the achievement of independence, nation-state formation, dictatorship, and democratization. It ends with the opening of the twenty-first century and Brazil's transformation into one of the world's largest economies. The course will emphasize issues related to encounter and exploration, religion and cross-cultural interaction, slavery and abolition, indigenous peoples, scientific and technological transformation, industrialization, urban growth, and environmental change.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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