2016-2017 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration (B.A.)


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The bachelor of arts in Latin American studies, a joint program with the departments of history, political science, and geography, is intended to teach students about the rich civilizations in the portions of North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean known as Latin America. Through emphasis on the language and an interdisciplinary approach to the region, students will obtain a nuanced and deep understanding of Latin America.

Required Courses


University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education Requirements: 29-30 Credits


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Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration: 48-52 Credits


II. Interdisciplinary Course: 4 Credits


III.Discipline-Based Courses: 20 Credits


VI.Capstone Course: 4 Credits**


General Electives: 24-29 Credits


(chosen with advisor’s approval)

Total Required Credits: 128


* Courses must have a Latin American focus or, in the case of FREN 405  or FREN 406 , a Francophone literature/cultural focus.

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