History 8A-B are general survey courses designed to introduce students to major themes in Latin American history. This course focuses on the diverse histories, politics, cultures, and societies of Mesoamerica, South America, and the Caribbean in the pre-Columbian and colonial periods. Topics include indigenous cultures, Mexica (Aztec) and Inca expansion, Spanish and Portuguese invasion, African diaspora, colonialism, law and legal institutions, religious conversion, trade and economic change, and 18th-century reform.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Juan Cobo
3.7
12 reviews
ELLSN2816
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16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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ELLSN2816
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17:00 PM - 17:50 PM
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ELLSN2816
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18:00 PM - 18:50 PM
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HSSB 4041
R
08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
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HSSB 1211
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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HSSB 1207
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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HSSB 4041
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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HSSB 1223
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
18 / 18 Full

HSSB 1215
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
17 / 18

Winter 2024 . Cobo Betancou
ILP 1101
M W
17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
HIST 8A Cobo Betancou Winter 2024 Total: 159
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3.7
HIST8A . 2 Months Ago

A lot of reading and lectures move quickly. It can be hard to grasp everything shared in lecture bc a lot is covered in the class. only 2 papers, midterm and final. Theres 1 quiz and 1 discussion every week but those are pretty simple. theres multiple attempts on quizzes. He is really nice and willing to help. very passionate about his work

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HIST8A . 2 Months Ago

You have to write 3 essays that were kinda easy. Lots of reading but I didn't read almost anything and I think I'll get an A. I guess its good for a gen ed but it was so painfully boring, each lecture all I did was play wordle. Cobo was cool but his accent was hard to understand (british). If you like history you'll probably like this class.

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HIST8A . 3 Months Ago

The grade is mainly based on weekly quizzes you can retake and 3 essays; one of them being the final exam essay and two of them being collaborative essays. He's very passionate and always willing to help.

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HIST8A . 3 Months Ago

A lot of reading and work but he's a really nice professor!! Very good at teaching.

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HIST9 . 9 Months Ago

overall great professor! so considerate and it is easy to do well if you are engaged and participate

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HIST2B . 3 Years Ago

Very considerate and respected prof. Responds well to emails and gives good feedback. Took Hist 2B as a GE, but as a stem major, the readings were ridiculously difficult to understand. Participation in class is required but live lectures with the TA weren't structured so people kept getting talked over/interrupted

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