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Instruction offered by the Faculty of Arts.
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Latin American Studies
211
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Latin America: People, Places and Popular Culture
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An introduction to Latin America, one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in the world. What is the origin of this diversity? How does this diversity manifest itself in today’s places and cultures? An interdisciplinary approach is taken to answering these questions, as the course material integrates archaeology, history, political science, economics, geography, anthropology, and cultural studies to introduce students to the region.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Latin American Studies 201.
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Latin American Studies
301
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Field Study in Latin America
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An experiential learning course, designed to provide a framework for the student's empirical learning experience during the Latin American Studies Field School. Provides a forum for the sharing of cross-cultural experiences among the students, as they analyze and reflect on the realities of life in Latin America. Students will be expected to live with a local family during the Field School, to take an active part in discussions, and to participate in events and field trips.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Latin American Studies
303
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Latin American Field Research
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In a Latin American field setting, this course guides students in integrating their own observations and experiences with scholarly readings on themes of relevance and importance to the particular setting. Attention is paid to the archaeological and historical contexts as well as present day economic, political, and social issues of Latin America. The regional and theoretical focus of the material will vary according to the location at which the course is given.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.
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Latin American Studies
311
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Critical Contemporary Issues in Latin America
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An analysis of critical issues that provides students with a framework for understanding Latin America today. Examines themes of contemporary importance, which may include human rights, indigenous issues, energy, the environment, democratization, poverty and inequality, social movements, migration, and the region’s relationship with the United States.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Latin American Studies 201 or 211 or approval of the program coordinator.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Latin American Studies 203.
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Latin American Studies
401
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Integrative Seminar in Latin American Studies
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An advanced seminar involving research on a special Latin American topic integrating a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives (e.g. political science, anthropology, geography, cultural studies).
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Latin American Studies 201 or 211, and 203 or 311, and completion of at least eight full-course equivalents or consent of the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs).
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Latin American Studies
501
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Directed Study in Latin American Studies
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Students devise a research question and carry out a program of independent research with a specialist on a topic in the area of Latin American Studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of at least eight full-course equivalents and consent of the Director.
Notes:
Students must contact the Director at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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