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Latin American Studies Courses - Fall 2008


Herlinda Saitz (Cultural Studies), Coordinator
(978) 934-4265
Coburn Hall, Room 113C

Courses for a minor field in Latin American Studies are selected in consultation with Professor Caryn Cosse Bell of the History Department from a list of approved courses in history, economics, languages and literature. Six credits at the 200 level or above are required for the Spanish language component. Coursework for the Latin American Studies minor must meet the following distribution requirement:

Spanish Language 6 cr
History/Political Science/Art History 6-9 cr
Latin American Literature 6-9 cr

All courses in Latin American Civilization and Culture

At least six hours in non-language courses must be taken in coursework at the 300 level or above.

Students majoring in Spanish or Modern languages (with Spanish option) may elect the Latin American Studies minor but may not offer any course in Spanish language or literature (prefix: 54) as part of the 18-24 semester credits.

31.313 Principles of Environmental Health
43.345 Slavery and Abolition
46.370 Latin American Politics
54.491 Directed Studies in Spanish Literature
54.492 Directed Studies in Latin American Literature
54.495 Advanced Tutorial in Spanish
54.496 Spanish Practicum Experience

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