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Latin American Studies (LAS)
Advisor: Sally Farrington-Clute
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. 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):
ART 202 or 302 (Ceramics I & II) when taught in Mexico; ECB *213 (Economic Development), 263 (Multinational Corporation in Central America); HIS/LAS 349; LAS 240 (Topics in Latin American Studies), 340 (Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies); POL 345 (Political Economy of Brazil), 346 (Political Economy of Developing Countries), *348 (U.S. Foreign Policy); REL 335 (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), and when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America, SPA 311 (Introduction to Textual Analysis), and 411 (Seminar); 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 ART 202 or 302 (when taught in Mexico); ECB 263; HIS/LAS 349; POL 345, 346; REL 335; 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
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. (Humanities)
235-239. 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.
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
335-339. 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. Prerequisite: LAS/HIS 141.
349. Topics in Latin American History
Examination of an historical 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 several programs in Central and South America run by the School for International Training. See School for International Training.
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