Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that introduces the student to the cultural diversity and richness of Latin America and its people. A minor in Latin American Studies enhances one's career opportunities and effectiveness in such fields as business, government, health care, journalism, law, and social work.
Course Descriptions (LAST)
*Denotes LAST courses that may substitute for a CORE Humanities course in the Core Curriculum.
*LAST 1104 Introduction to Latin American Culture. (3)
A study of the art, literature, history, and anthropology of Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on Spain’s legacy in the region.
LAST 1199 Latin American Travel Seminar. (1-9)
A travel-study seminar that provides valuable educational experience through close contact with the contemporary life and civilization of a selected Latin American country. Basic academic preparation in the history and customs of the target culture is undertaken before departure.
Prerequisites: SPAN 1101, SPAN 1102, and SPAN 2103 or permission of instructor and program coordinator of Modern Languages
*LAST 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies. (3)
An interdisciplinary approach to the people, culture, development, and identity of Latin America. Attention will be given to such topics as art, class, economics, gender, history, literature, music, politics, race, and religion.
LAST 2010 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition. (3)
A course introducing the basic concepts of Second Language Acquisition through theories and research, including developmental process as well as internal and external influences. Special focus will be given to English-Spanish & Spanish-English language learners. This course will be cross-listed with Education.
LAST 3001 Survey of Latin American Literature I. (3)
A general survey of contemporary Latin American literature.
LAST 3002 Survey of Latin American Literature II. (3)
Focuses on the works of a current major Latin American writer or writers.
LAST 3110 Special Topics. (3)
A study of selected topics from a specific discipline. Since the focus of this course changes frequently, this course may be repeated for credit. SPAN 3110: Special Topics or GNDR 3110: Latin American Women Writers may be taken for LAST 3110 credit)
LAST 3210 States and Politics in Latin America. (3)
or POLS 3352
A comparative study of political systems in Latin America. Topics considered include basic comparative political theory, modern history of Latin American societies, politics of selected Latin American states, and the interaction of economic and political factors in Latin America.
LAST 3331 Colonial Latin American History. (3)
or HIST 3331
An examination of the history of Latin America from the pre-Conquest era through the independence movements of the early nineteenth century.
LAST 3332 Comparative Colonization and Slavery. (3)
or HIST 3332
This course offers a comparative examination of colonial contact in the Americas, including the interaction of Europeans, natives, and Africans within the French, Spanish, and British empires of the New World.Majors and Minors
Major Minor
Minor in Latin American Studies