Latin American Studies
101.
Introduction to Latin American Studies.
(3)
This interdisciplinary course surveys the region, focusing on topics in culture, politics, literature, language, inequality, and issues such as indigeneity and sustainability. It introduces students to historical and cultural knowledge from an extremely diverse region.
254 [354].
Introduction to Latin American Society I: Social Sciences.
(3)
(Also offered as POLS 354, SOC 354)
Introduction to Latin American Studies through the social sciences examines major themes including colonialism, agrarian transformation, urbanization, demographics, family, human rights, inequalities, violence, and social movements. Emphasis given to insights gained from making interdisciplinary connections.
355.
Introduction to Latin American Society II: Humanities.
(3)
Introduction to LAS through the interrogation of artifacts from history, music, art, literature, philosophy. Emphasis on unique insights from interdisciplinary connections. Examines major historical moments, including colonialism, independence, nationalism, dictatorship, revolution, regionalism, and globalism.
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 3 times Δ)
Restriction: permission of program chairperson or instructor.
499.
Senior Honors Thesis.
(3)
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)
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)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
651.
Latin American Doctoral Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)
699.
Latin American Studies Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
