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Latin American Studies (LAS)
Advisor: Renato Martinez
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:
- SPA 301 (Composition and Conversation), or equivalent in Portuguese, or 302 (Advanced Conversation in Mexico);
- LAS/HIS 141;
- Six courses selected from the following (not more than two
asterisked courses may be counted):
ANT 203 (Amazonia: People, Culture, and Nature), 204 (Cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes), *314 (Contact, Change, and Cultural Survival: Anthropology of Colonialism); ART 202 or 302 (Ceramics I & II) when taught in Mexico; ECB *213 (Economic Development), 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); HIS/LAS 349; POL 345 (Political Economy of Brazil), 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries), *348 (U.S. Foreign Policy); REL 355 (Religions of Ancient Mexico); when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America, SPA 311 (Topics in Hispanic Literature), 411 (Seminar), *352 (Modern Hispanic Theatre), 355 (Latin American Short Story and Novel), 356 (Latin American Poetry), 385 (Latin American Culture and Civilization); a maximum of two appropriate independent studies; 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; - 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 ANT 203, 204; ART 202 or 302 (when taught in Mexico); ECB 263; HIS/LAS 349; POL 345, 346; REL 355; SPA 311/411 (when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America), 355, 356; a maximum of one appropriate independent study; relevant courses taken as part of an off-campus program and approved by the LAS Committee.
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)
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
349. Topics in Latin American
History
Examination of a theme or set of themes. Topics
vary from year to year. Prerequisite: LAS 141. Same course as
HIS 349. (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 in Costa Rica
942. Tropical Field Research in Costa Rica
988. There are currently 10 programs in Central and South America run by the School for International Training. See School for International Training.
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