Description

This course will explore the multiple aspects of transatlantic navigations, from political and economic motivations to technological advances in shipbuilding and navigation. It will explore the complex interactions between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Americas, revealing the dynamics of conquest, resistance, and cultural syncretism that emerged from these encounters.

Participants will discover how the arrival of Europeans in the Americas catalyzed a global exchange of ideas, products, and technologies that contributed to the formation of the modern world. They will analyze the economic effects of the exploitation of American resources, such as gold and silver, which fueled the growing European economy and spurred the creation of vast colonial empires.

Duration: 1 month (3 credits).

Modality: 100% on-line.

Estimated number of hours of study: 50 to 60 hours (3 credits).

Starting date: 1st of each month.

Price: $195

It is recommended that students have at least a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent).