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Latin American Studies (LAS)
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Advisor: Carol Lacy-Salazar
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 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.
The requirements are:
- Either SPA 301 (Composition and Conversation) or equivalent in Portuguese, 302 (Advanced Conversation in Mexico), or 303 (Advanced Spanish Abroad);
- LAS/HIS 141 (Latin America);
- Either 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), 204 (Cultures of Mesoamerica); ECB 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); POL 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries); or REL 355 (Religions of Ancient Mexico);
- Three courses selected from the following: ANT 203 (Amazonia), 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) when taught in Mexico; ECB 213 (Economic Development), 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); LAS/HIS 349 (Topics in Latin American 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), 311/411 (Seminar) when the topic deals with Latin America.
- LAS 487 (Senior Thesis).
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 may also be used to satisfy Section V of the major.
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)
349. Topics in Latin American History
Examination of a theme or set of themes. Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisite: LAS 141. Same as HIS 349. (Humanities)
390. Individual Project: see Courses 390.
480. Internship: see Courses 480.
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 in Costa Rica
942. Tropical Field Research in Costa Rica
988. There are currently 11 programs in Central and South America run by the School for International Training. See SIT.
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