Latin American Studies (LAS)
LAS 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 2030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 3060 Culture and Institutions of Latin America (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with SPAN 3060
Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 3020 or Permission
LAS 3910 Hispanic Film (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with FLEN 3910
Genre, structure, and style of representative films of Spain and Latin America as well as analysis of cultural, political, economic, and social issues in the region. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. Typically Offered: Varies.
LAS 3940 Latin American Literature in Translation (3 credits)
General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International
Cross-listed with FLEN 3940
A maximum of 3 credits in FLEN 3910 and FLEN 3940 may be counted toward a major in Spanish. Major Spanish-language authors in English translation; knowledge of Spanish is not required. Typically Offered: Fall.
LAS 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 4030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
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LAS 4090 (s) Topics in Latin American Culture (3 credits, max 6)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with SPAN 4090
Analysis of major issues in Latin American society from a variety of cultural perspectives (film, newspapers, literature, etc. ). Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 3020 or Permission
LAS 4220 (s) Topics in Hispanic Film (3 credits, max 6)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with SPAN 4220
Introduction to films, topics, and cinematographic traditions of Spain and/or Latin America. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: SPAN 3020 or Permission
LAS 4380 Modern Mexico and the Americas (3 credits)
General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Cross-listed with HIST 4380
Joint-listed with HIST 5380
Survey and analysis of political, economic, social, and cultural aspects from independence to present; emphasis on Iberian and Amerindian legacies, economic development, relations with U. S. , and social revolution of 1910-1920. Additional work required for graduate level credit. Typically Offered: Varies.
LAS 4390 Modern Latin America (3 credits)
General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Cross-listed with HIST 4390
Political, economic, social, and cultural development; search for stability; growth of nationalism. Typically Offered: Varies.
LAS 4410 Slavery and Freedom in the Americas (3 credits)
General Education: International
Cross-listed with HIST 4410
Analysis of the way in which African slavery became the predominant labor force in the Americas from 16th century to 19th century. Emphasis on slave resistance, the evolution of legal discourse and laws related to slavery and freedom, and the international abolitionist movement (1760s to 1888). Typically Offered: Varies.
LAS 4620 Human Issues in International Development (3 credits)
General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Cross-listed with ANTH 4620
Joint-listed with ANTH 5620
Course content includes the historical and political contexts that shape development, development theories and approaches, along with the global challenges of poverty, social inequalities, and environment. Culture as an important consideration in development is emphasized. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Varies.
LAS 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
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