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Latin American Studies (LAS)
Advisor: Jeffrey Ehrenreich
The Latin American Studies major encompasses courses in the 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 9 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. The requirements are:
- SPA 301 (Composition and Conversation) or 302 (Advanced Conversation in Mexico);
- LAS/HIS 141 (Latin America);
- SPA 355 (Latin American Short Story and Novel) or 356 (Latin American Poetry) or 385 (Latin American Culture and Civilization) or the equivalent in Portuguese;
- Two of the following: ANT 203 (Amazonia: People, Culture, and Nature), 204 (Cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes); ECB 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); POL 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries); and REL 355 (Religions of Ancient Mexico);
- Three courses selected from the following: ANT 203 (Amazonia: People, Culture, and Nature), 204 (Cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes), 314 (Contact, Change, and Cultural Survival: The Anthropology of Colonialism); ART 202 or 302 (Ceramics I or II) or 233 (Drawing) when taught in Mexico; ECB 213 (Economic Development), 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); HIS/SPA 345 (Mexican Revolution in Fiction and History); POL 343 (Revolution and Revolutionary Movements), 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries), 348 (U.S. Foreign Policy); REL 355 (Religions of Ancient Mexico); SPA 352 (Modern Hispanic Theatre), 355 (Latin American Short Story and Novel), 356 (Latin American Poetry), 385 (Latin American Culture and Civilization), 411 (Seminar, when the topic deals with Latin America); relevant courses taken as part of an off-campus program (see below); appropriate independent studies; and, with the approval of the Latin American Studies Committee, other courses not listed here but deemed relevant to Latin American Studies; and
- Latin American Studies 487 (Senior Thesis).
141. Latin American History
Introduction to Latin American studies, with special attention to major themes and selected countries. Not open to juniors and seniors except with permission of instructor. Same course as HIS 141. (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. Latin American Culture and Society 942. Tropical Field Research
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