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Latin American Studies Minor: Latin America is a region
composed of over twenty nations that have played a crucial role in
shaping the history of the modern world. Today, the region is
home to over half a billion people who are the descendents of American
Indians, Europeans, Africans, Asians, and Middle-Easterners.
Economically and politically, Latin America is intricately tied to the
United States and is significant to contemporary global society.
In this context, the Latin American Studies minor encourages students
to broaden their knowledge of the complex and diverse culture and
history of Latin America through an interdisciplinary approach that
integrates a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, history
and modern foreign languages. This approach allows students to
examine various themes that encompass and expand upon traditional
disciplines and encourage the exploration of contemporary and
historical social, cultural, economic, and political trends. Students will select an advisor from the Latin
American Studies Committee who will guide the student's choice of
courses toward a diverse experience in the minor, except for the few
students with focused interest in one geographic region.
Overseas study immersion experiences are strongly encouraged, as is
involvement in the local Latino/a community through internships or
volunteer experiences. During the senior year, students are
required to enroll in LAS 499, Senior Project, and complete a capstone
project. Students are encouraged, although not required to
participate in the winter LAS 101, Introduction to Latin American
Studies.
The minor consists of 18 credits, spanning at least three
disciplines. 12 credits of the minor's 18 credits must be upper
division. 12 credits of the minor's 18 credits must be in the
core, and students must complete a minimum Spanish language
proficiency of MFL 233 (MFL 233 will count toward the minor).
Core Courses:
ATH 249 Natives of South America
ATH 250 Natives of Mexico & Central America
ATH 253 Contemporary Mexican Society & Culture
ATH 402 Native Issues in the Americas
HIS 209 Pre-Columbian Latin
America
HIS 210 19th Century Latin America
HIS 380 Colonial Latin America
HIS 381 Military &
Society in Latin America
HIS 382 Modern Mexico
HIS 383 Modern Brazil
HIS 385 Cuba & the Caribbean
HIS 399T.1 Liberation Theology
MFL 233.1 Spanish Language & Civilization II
MFL 235 Spanish Composition for
Spanish Speakers
MFL 399T.1 Latin American Women Writers
MFL 399T.2 Latin America Today
MFL 435 Literature of
Spanish America
MFL 437 Literature &
Society: Narrative & Film
MFL 438 Literature &
Society: Poetry, Drama & Song
IND 308 The Cuba
Experience
NOTE: Other courses will be added in the future. Consult
with a Latin American Studies advisor.
Complementary Courses:
ATH 128
Understanding Spirit in Art & Culture
ATH 202/302A Cultural Diversity
ATH 305
Culture Change & World Systems
ATH 308
Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective
BIO
306
Conservation Biology
EDS
200
Ethnographies
EDS/MFL 447 Theoretical Foundation for Bilingual Education
& ESL
SOC
301
Women & the World
SOC
360
Race & Ethnic Relations
NOTE: to receive credit toward the minor, students must
complete the course's required paper or project in a Latin American
Studies topic.
LAS-101 Introduction to Latin American Studies 1.0 cr.
Winter. An introduction to Latin American Studies through a
variety of formats, including films, speakers, and discussions.
Themes vary annually. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
LAS-294 Independent
Study
1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Individual
readings or research in Latin American Studies, conducted in
consultation with a Latin American Studies faculty member. This course does not fulfill the general graduation
requirement for independent work. See independent study
guidelines.
(CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
LAS- 494 Independent
Study
1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Intensive
reading or research in Latin American Studies, conducted in
consultation with a Latin American Studies faculty member. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INDEPENDENT WORK)
LAS-497
Internship
1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Supervised
service work in an approved organization, firm, agency, or
office. A written summary or other form of presentation is
submitted at the end of the internship to a Latin American Studies
faculty member. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INDEPENDENT
WORK)
LAS-499 Senior
Project
2.0 cr.
Fall, spring. Prereq.: permission. A capstone experience
for Latin American Studies students designed to synthesize their major
field of study and interest in Latin American Studies into a portfolio, project,
paper, or other format. Students will work in consultation with
a project advisor and one other Latin American
Studies faculty member who will serve as a reader. Students must design, propose, and
complete the project according to the Latin American Studies senior
project guidelines, and will make a formal presentation to the campus
community. Students may write and present in either Spanish or
English.
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