Latin American Studies (LTAM)
360.
Latin American Culture and Society.
(3)
(Also offered as GEOG 340; HIST 379; POLS 360)
This course serves as an introduction to the cultures and societies of Latin America from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course surveys the region using materials drawn from both the humanities and social sciences.
400.
Topics in Latin American Studies.
(3, no limit Δ)
Will vary from instructor to instructor, but will be an in-depth analysis of special topics related to Latin America. For course content, consult the Schedule of Classes. The course may be repeated without limit provided the topics vary.
497.
Independent Studies.
(1-3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Faculty-supervised individual study in an area of special interest not readily available through conventional course offerings.
Restriction: permission of program chairperson or instructor.
499.
Senior Honors Thesis.
(3)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis.
Prerequisite: 497.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
500.
Topics in Latin American Studies.
(3, no limit Δ)
Will vary from instructor to instructor, but will be an in-depth analysis of special topics related to Latin America. For course content, consult the Schedule of Classes. The course may be repeated without limit provided the topics vary.
504.
Seminar in Latin American Studies.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as HIST 688, HIST 690, SPAN 504)
Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study.
510.
Pro-Seminar in Latin American Studies.
(3)
Introduction to the field of Latin American Studies. Students acquire knowledge of history, society, culture; learn about diverse disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the field, acquire fundamentals of research and ethical work with bibliographical sources.
551.
Master's Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Guided individual research and reading. Students may include up to 12 credit hours in their Master’s program and 6 additional credit hours at the Ph.D. level.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
651.
Latin American Doctoral Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
699.
Latin American Studies Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
