Latin American Studies (B.A.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the general requirements for the B.A. degree, including Spanish for the foreign language requirement, and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAS 306 | Culture and Institutions of Latin America | 3 |
| FLEN 391 | Hispanic Film | 3 |
| or FLEN 394 | Latin American Literature in Translation | |
| HIST 438 | Modern Mexico and the Americas | 3 |
| or HIST 439 | Modern Latin America | |
| Select 27 credits of the following courses: 1 | 27 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Human Issues in International Development | ||
| International Development Economics 2 | ||
| SGS Capstone Experience | ||
| Comparative African-American Cultures | ||
| Social Revolution in Latin America | ||
| Slavery and Freedom in the Americas | ||
| Advanced UN Studies | ||
| World Politics and War | ||
| Politics of Development | ||
| Readings: Spanish American Literature | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Modern Latin American Society | ||
| Mexican Culture through Cinema | ||
| Human Rights and Hispanic Cinema | ||
| Additionally, all students must take Avant's STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) exit exam before applying for graduation. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
- 1
Students may also take the optional courses listed above, at least six of which must be Spanish credits.
- 2
Students who elect to take ECON 447 International Development Economics are strongly urged to take HIST 101 World History I/HIST 102 World History II (History of Civilization) in their freshman year.
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| 1 credit Elective Course | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| FLEN 391 OR FLEN 394 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| LAS 306 | Culture and Institutions of Latin America | 3 |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| HIST 438 OR HIST 439 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Approved LAS elective, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| FL 401 | SGS Capstone Experience | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
- Communicative Proficiency: Students will demonstrate foreign language proficiency in writing, speaking, listening, and reading. Aligns with University Learning Outcome(s): Learn and Integrate; Think and Create; Communicate.
- Cultural Understanding and Acquisition of Knowledge: Students will explain the inter-connectedness between language, culture, history, and peoples in Latin America. Aligns with University Learning Outcome(s): Learn and Integrate; Think and Create; Communicate; Clarify Purpose and Perspective.
- Analytical Ability: Students will compare different Latin American cultures and evaluate the ways these cultures are similar or different from their own. Aligns with University Learning Outcome(s): Learn and Integrate; Think and Create; Communicate; Clarify Purpose and Perspective; Practice Citizenship.