Latin American Studies

Director: Hennes

Committee on Latin American Studies: Bernt, Clark, Faccini Mendoza, Neiva, Shenk,Warren

The Latin American Studies Program focuses on the region’s languages, histories, literatures, and cultures. Appropriate theories and methodologies gained from courses in political science, economics, sociology, theology and other disciplines complement the program’s basic offerings. Latin American Studies prepares students for graduate study or careers in government, nonprofit, education, and business environments. The program provides students with two options for acquiring a multi-disciplinary background in the Latin American region by completing either a Minor or a Certificate. Students should consult the Program Director to assess which option is appropriate. Participation in study abroad programs is encouraged.

The Minor

Students complete the Minor in Latin American Studies with six courses. Since a level of proficiency in one of the region’s languages is a key component of the minor, students must complete two relevant courses from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages beyond the Intermediate I (201) level (or demonstrate proficiency through other means). In addition, to ensure the interdisciplinary focus of the minor, courses from at least three participating departments must be represented among the six courses completed. Students may petition the Committee on Latin American Studies to receive credit for courses not listed below.

The Certificate

Students complete the Certificate in Latin American Studies with nine courses. Language and literature study is emphasized. Students are required to complete four appropriate courses from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at or beyond the 202 level. Any five additional courses from the list below must also be completed. Students may petition the Committee on Latin American Studies to receive credit for courses not listed below.

Sample Course Offerings

Please note. Students may count at most only two of the following courses towards the Minor in Latin American Studies: SPA 202, SPA 301, SPA 302, SPA 303, SPA 310, SPA 410, SPA 411

ECN 350	International Macroeconomics
ECN 351	International Trade
ECN 370	Economic Development
EDU 357	Education and the Jesuit Mission in Latin America
FRE 461	Caribbean Francophone Literature
HIS 203	Historical Introduction to Latin America
HIS 204	Latin American-U.S. Migration
HIS 301	United States and Latin America
HIS 302	Colonial Mexico
HIS 303	History of Modern Mexico
HIS 304	Social Protest in Latin American History
HIS 475	Seminar in Latin American History
POL 331	Latin American Politics
POL 341	Revolution and Development
POL 342	Nationalism
POL 407	Seminar on Democracy and Democratization
SPA 301	Spanish Conversation
SPA 302	Spanish Composition
SPA 303	Spanish for Heritage Speakers
SPA 310	Introduction to Literatures of the Spanish-Speaking World
SPA 320	Current Events in the Spanish-Language Media: Latin America
SPA 350	Introduction to Latin American Cultures
SPA 355	Río de la Plata: Study Tour
SPA 360	Faith, Justice and Spanish-Speaking Communities
SPA 401	Topics in Latin American Cultures
SPA 410	From the Old World to the New in Hispanic Literature I
SPA 411	From the Modern World to the Present in Hispanic Literature II
SPA 420	Major Latin American Authors
SPA 421	Latin American Modern Novel
SPA 422	Culture, Dictatorship and Exile in the Latin American Southern Cone 1973-85
SPA 423	Latin American Modern Short Story
SPA 424	The Discourse of Latin American Modernity (Poetry)
SPA 425	Imagery of the Conquest: Indigenous and Mestizo Perspectives
SPA 426	Culture in Revolution
SPA 430	Commonplaces of Colonial Experience
SPA 431	Narratives of European Exploration and Conquest in America
SPA 456	Women’s Voices in 20th Century Spanish and Latin American Fiction
SPA 466	Spanish Dialectology
SPA 467	Language Contact and Politics in the U.S.
SPA 470	Topics in Spanish Linguistics
SOC 271	Sociology of Migration
THE 356	Liberation and Political Theologies
THE 358	Faith, Justice and the Jesuit Mission in Bolivia
THE 362	Faith and Justice: Scripture and Social Values
THE 368	(IHS 368) Just Health Care in Developing Nations

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