Curriculum
Sample Syllabi
- Introduction to Latin American Studies
- History of Modern Latin America
- Native Cultures of the Americas
- History of Modern Latin America
Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration
The bachelor of arts in Latin American studies, a joint program with the departments of Geography, History, Political science, and World Languages and Cultures is intended to teach students about the rich civilizations in the portions of North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean known as Latin America. Through emphasis on the Spanish language and an interdisciplinary approach to the region, students will obtain a nuanced and deep understanding of Latin America.
Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration Required Courses
Language
- PORT 101 Elementary Portuguese I
- PORT 102 Elementary Portuguese II
- SPAN 301W Conversation/Composition/Grammar
- SPAN 302W Conversation/Composition/Reading
Interdisciplinary Course
- LAST 201 Introduction to Latin American Studies
Discipline-Based Courses
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Social Science (choose two)
- Geography: GEOG/POLS 396 Latin America: Land/People
- History: HIST 461 Modern Latin America
- Political Science: POLS 322 Latin American Politics
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Literature (choose one)
- SPAN 403W Spanish American Literature I
- SPAN 404W Spanish American Literature II
- SPAN 405W Special Topics*
- SPAN 406W Special Topics*
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Civilization/Culture (choose two)
- LAST 380 Latin American Studies Seminar
- SPAN 316 Latin American Culture I
- SPAN 317 Latin American Culture II
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Study Abroad in Latin America (choose one)
- BIOL 340 Amazon Rain Forest
- PORT 351 Language Study Abroad: Adv Port I
- PORT 352 Language Study Abroad: Adv Port II
- PORT 353 Language Study Abroad: Cultural Stdies I
- PORT 354 Language Study Abroad: Cultural Stdies II
- SPAN 351 Language Study Abroad: Adv Spanish I
- SPAN 352 Language Study Abroad: Adv Spanish II
- SPAN 353 Language Study Abroad: Cultural Stdies I
- SPAN 354 Language Study Abroad: Cultural Stdies II
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Latin America in Global Perspective (choose one)
- BIOL 326 Environmental Science
- ECON 397 International Studies in Economics*
- ESSM 312 Food, Culture, & Society*
- HIST/POLS 451 Geography of International Affairs
- HIST 462 Modern Mexico
- HIST 405 Native Cultures of the Americas
- PHYS 100 Physics for Society*
- PHYS 408 International Physics Experience*
- POLS 363W Politics of Developing Nations
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Capstone Experience**
*Courses must have a Latin American focus.
**Students must take a discipline-based senior seminar in an Arts and Sciences department.
The research project must have Latin American-related content, as determined
through agreement with the advisor and the seminar professor.
Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor
Latin American Studies Core
- LAST 201 Introduction to Latin American Studies
- SPAN 301W Conversation/Composition/Grammar*
- SPAN 302W Conversation/Composition/Reading*
Latin American Cultural Studies (choose one)
- LAST 380 Latin American Studies Seminar
- SPAN 316 Latin American Culture I*
- SPAN 317 Latin American Culture II
Latin American Studies Electives (choose two)
- GEOG 396 Latin America: Land and People
- HIST 461W Latin American History
- POLS 322 Latin American Politics
*Or the equivalent SPAN study abroad option in Latin America.
