The
interdisciplinary major in Latin American studies is intended for students with
an interest in the Latin American region and its diaspora. It offers students a
range of course choices in a variety of fields in the arts and sciences. The
major consists of 30 credits, of which 15 credits must be at the 300 level or
above, completed with a grade of C or better.
Students must take the core course,
01:590:101 Latin America: An Introduction. Required courses are: 3 credits in
history (01:508:260 Colonial Latin America, 01:508:262 Modern Latin America,
01:508:264 Latin America and the United States, 01:508:360 The History of Brazil, 01:508:362 Mexico, 01:508:369 Gender in Latin American History, or 01:508:370 History of Cuba); 6
credits in social sciences (any two of the following: 01:070:223 Anthropology of Latin
America, 01:450:336 Latin America, 01:790:312 Change in Latin
America; and 01:595:298 Latinos and Migration OR 01:595:299 Latinos and
Community); 6 credits in Spanish-American or Brazilian literature
and culture or art history; and a Seminar in Latin American Studies (01:590:401
or 402).
Students must also take 9 credits of elective courses with a Latin
American focus, 6 credits of which must be at the 300 level or above; electives
may include courses listed above not selected as required courses.
Majors must
also satisfy the language proficiency requirement by completing either Spanish 01:940:215
Introduction to Hispanic Literature or 01:940:261 Introduction to the Study of Language (or above) OR Portuguese 01:810:201 Portuguese for Native Speakers or 01:810:203 Portuguese Conversation and Composition (or above). Students are
encouraged to take a placement exam to determine their
level of language ability.
Course selections for the major must be approved by
the program director or an adviser.
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