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Latin American Studies (LAS)
Advisor: Marcela Ochoa-Shivapour
The Latin American Studies major encompasses courses in Spanish
language and culture and offerings from at least four of the following
areas: anthropology, art, economics and
business, history, Latin American literature and
culture, politics, and religion. Portuguese, if
transferred from another institution, may be substituted for the courses
in Spanish language and culture. The Latin American Studies program is
administered by a committee made up of faculty members who teach courses
on the approved list given below.
Major: A minimum of nine course credits from at least four
departments participating in the Latin American Studies program; no more
than three such courses may be in any one department. A study experience
in a Latin American country is strongly recommended. Currently there are Cornell-sponsored courses in Mexico, Bolivia, and Guatamala. The requirements are:
- SPA 301 (Composition and Conversation), or equivalent in Portuguese, or 302 (Advanced Conversation Abroad);
- LAS/HIS 141;
- Six courses selected from the following (not more than two asterisked courses may be counted):
ANT 205 (The Maya),
256 through 260 (Topics in Anthropology) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America,
356 through 361 (Advanced Topics) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America;
ART 105 (Cultural Expressions in Ceramics),
202 or
302 (Ceramics I & II) when taught in Mexico,
375 through 379 (Advanced Topics in Art History) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America;
ECB *213 (Economic Development),
265 through 269 (Topics in Economics and Business) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America;
HIS/LAS 349;
LAS 235 through 240 (Topics in Latin American Studies),
335 through 340 (Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies);
POL 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries),
*348 (U.S. Foreign Policy);
SPA 355 (Latin American Short Story and Novel),
356 (Latin American Poetry),
383 (Latinos in the U.S.),
385 (Latin American Culture and Civilization),
311 (Introduction to Textual Analysis) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America, and
411 (Seminar) when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America;
a maximum of two appropriate independent study courses; relevant courses taken
as part of an off-campus program and approved by the LAS Committee; with
the approval of the LAS Committee, other courses not listed here but
deemed relevant to Latin American Studies; and
- LAS 487.
Minor: A minimum of five course credits and language
proficiency to include:
- 205-level proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese;
- LAS/HIS 141;
- Four courses in at least two different departments, selected from
ART 202 or
302 (when taught in Mexico);
HIS/LAS 349;
POL 346;
REL 335;
SPA 311, 411 (when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America),
355,
356,
383;
a maximum of one appropriate independent study course; relevant courses taken as
part of an off-campus program and approved by the LAS Committee.
141. Introduction to Latin American Studies
A survey of Latin American history from the colonial era to the present. Special attention will be given to major themes and selected countries. Not open to juniors and seniors except with permission of instructor. Same course as HIS 141 when taught by a faculty member approved by the Department of History. (Humanities)
235 through 240. Topics in Latin American Studies
Study of a selected topic of interest and concern in Latin American Studies. May be repeated once for credit if topics are different. See Topics Courses.
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
335 through 340. Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies
Examination of a theme or set of themes. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated once for credit if topics are different. See Topics Courses. Prerequisite: LAS/HIS 141.
349. Topics in Latin American History
Examination of a historical theme or set of themes. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisite: LAS 141. Same course as HIS 349. See Topics Courses. (Humanities)
487. Senior Thesis
Individual research on an interdisciplinary topic approved and supervised by two faculty members from two different departments participating in the Latin American Studies program. Prerequisite: senior standing as a Latin American Studies major.
941. Costa Rica: Studies in Latin American Culture and Society
942. Costa Rica: Tropical Field Research
988. There are currently several programs in Central and South America run by the School for International Training. See School for International Training.
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