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

General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits

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Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration: 48-52 Credits

I. Language: 12-16 Credits

II. Interdisciplinary Course: 4 Credits

LAST 201 - Introduction to Latin American Studies (4)

III. Discipline-Based Courses: 20 Credits

A. Social Science

Choose two courses from the following:

B. Literature*

Choose one course from the following:

C. Civilization/Culture

Complete both courses

IV. Study Abroad in Latin America: 4 Credits

(select one of the following):

V. Latin America in Global Perspective: 4 Credits

(select one of the following):

VI. Capstone Course: 4 Credits

LAST 480 - Perspectives on Latin America (4)

General Electives: 27-31 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.