LACS 101 (3) Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Prerequisites: none. A multi-disciplinary, introductory course designed to familiarize students with the pertinent issues that determine or affect the concept of identity in Latin American and Caribbean societies through a study of their geography, history, politics, economics, literature, and culture. The purpose of the course is to provide a framework or overview to enhance understanding in the students' future courses in particular disciplines and specific areas of Latin American and Caribbean study.  The course material is intended as a basis of understanding that will enable students to acquire more specific methodology and disciplinary-related skills in subsequent courses at the upper levels and to continue to make interdisciplinary connections as they approach the capstone experience.
 

LACS 195 (3) Special topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies -- Prerequisites: none.  A topical seminar that focuses on an interdisciplinary examination of a singular theme relevant to the overall understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean region, such as Hispanic Feminisms, the Indigenous Americas, or Shifting Borders, among others.  As an introductory seminar, topics are selected with the purpose in mind to present the student with a broad, regional view within the scope of a restricted focus or medium.  Spring,

Spring 2008 – Hispanic Feminisms  This seminar is designed to explore the development of feminist movements and theories in Spain, Latin America, and the United States.   In order to understand the intersections between and among gender, race, and class in the “ Hispanic” world, students will examine key concepts such as theories of feminism, borders, heteronormativity, and mestizaje and apply them to select fiction, non-fiction, and filmic texts. Mayock
 

LACS 396 (3) - Advanced Seminar in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Prerequisites: LACS 101, junior or senior standing, and permission of the instructor. This course provides an opportunity for advanced students to explore in detail a specific aspect of Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Specific topics may vary and may be determined, in part, by student interest. May be repeated for degree credit with permission and if the topics are different. Staff.  Offered when interest is expressed and faculty resources permit.

LACS 423 (3) Interdisciplinary Research. Prerequisites: LAC S101, junior or senior standing, and permission of the instructor. Independent research into a topic centered within Latin America or the Caribbean, directed by two or more faculty representing at least two disciplines. Students are expected to share their work with the public through a public presentation. Staff.  Offered when interest is expressed and faculty resources permit.

Courses relevant to the Program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies are as follows; for course descriptions, see the appropriate departmental listings

Biology 216 ‑ Tropical Ecology (Ecuador)
Economics 280 ‑ Development Economics
Economics 255 ‑ Environmental Economics
Economics 381 ‑ Economics of the Environment in Developing Countries
History 130 ‑ Colonial Latin America
History 131 ‑ Modern Latin America
History 180 ‑ Disasters in the Americas (freshman seminar)
History 333 ‑ US‑Latin American Relations
History 336 ‑ Environmental History of Latin America
History 337 ‑ Revolutions in Latin America
History 366 ‑ Slavery in the Americas
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 101 -- Intro to Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 195 -- Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 396 -- Capstone in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 421, 422, and 423 -- Interdisciplinary Research
Literature in Translation 253 ‑ Contemporary Spanish‑American Prose Fiction
Literature in Translation 259 ‑ French Caribbean Novel
Politics 215 ‑ International Development
Politics 247 ‑ Latin American Politics
Sociology 334 (History 334) ‑ Nationalism in Latin America
Spanish 201 ‑ Supervised Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Spanish 207 ‑ Introducción a la literatura hispanoamericana
Spanish 212 ‑ Spanish‑American Civilizations and Culture
Spanish 340 ‑ Spanish‑American Short Story
Spanish 342 ‑ Spanish‑American Narrative: The Boom Generation
Spanish 344 ‑ Spanish‑American Poetry
Spanish 346 ‑ Spanish‑American Essay
Spanish 348 ‑ Spanish‑American Women Writers
Spanish 350 ‑ The Cuban Story
Spanish 396 ‑ Spanish‑American Seminar

The following courses may also meet program requirements, when the topic is appropriate and with the permission of the Program Head.

Business 305 ‑ Seminar in International Business
Economics 385/386 ‑ Supervised Study Abroad (when Brazil or Mexico)
English 262 ‑ Literature, Race and Ethnicity
French 280 ‑ Civilisation et culture francophones
French 344 ‑ La francophonie
Interdepartmental 296 ‑ Spring Institute in Culture and Society
Literature in Translation 295 ‑ Special Topics
Politics 381 - International Political Economy
Sociology 272 ‑ Social Revolutions
Spanish 295 ‑ Topics in Conversation