The Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies Concentration and Major give students an opportunity to explore Latin America’s multiplicity of peoples and cultures as they are situated in historical and international contexts, including their new and centuries-old immigrant and migrant diasporas or pre-Anglo enclaves within the United States. Students select from a multidisciplinary array of courses that explore the diversity of the Hispanic, indigenous, Afro-Latin, and Portuguese-speaking peoples of the Americas as well as their common cultural and historical roots.
Students interested in Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies should consider enrolling in one of the courses listed under Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies on the First-Year Student website.
HIST 126
Colonial Latin America
Common Area: Cross Cultural or Historical Studies
Provides an introduction to Latin American history from pre-Columbian to the late 18th century, emphasizing native cultures, the conquest of the New World, the creation of colonial societies in the Americas, race, gender and class relations, the functioning of the imperial system, the formation of peasant communities, and the wars of independence. Fulfills one non-Western and one pre-modern/pre-industrial requirement for the major.
MUSC 155
Musics Of Latin America
Common Area: Arts or Cross Cultural
An introduction to the rich and varied musical traditions of Latin America, this course will explore a range of issues including social function, political context, literature, and religion as they assist in understanding music in and as culture. We will study the musics of several regions without attempting a comprehensive survey. The focus will be on listening critically and appreciating music as a vehicle through which to understand culture and society. Lecture and discussion will feature audio and visual performances of many genres.
POLS 199-F01
Race and Ethnicity Politics
Common Area: Social Sciences
This course will cover the following topics: 1. History: citizenship and race, Voting Rights Act, US Census and redistricting, immigration polities 2. Political Attitudes, Behavior, and Identity/the impact of identity in American political behavior (partisanship, minority voting bloc, mobilization, representation, nonvoting behavior, intersectionality) 3. Intergroup Relations: contact theory, conflict theory, intergroup conflict.
SPAN 202
Intermediate Spanish 2
Common Area: Language Studies
The second course in the two-semester intermediate sequence, this class provides further practice in all aspects of the Spanish language, with a continued focus on Hispanic culture. For students who have completed Spanish 201, Spanish 215 or the equivalent. Four class hours weekly, including one hour of practicum.
SPAN 216
Directed Ind Inter Spanish 2
Common Area: Language Studies
An alternative approach to Spanish 202 which allows students to complete course requirements by working independently with technology-based materials. One class hour weekly and laboratory practice.
SPAN 301
Spanish Comp & Con
Common Area: Language Studies
A prerequisite to other 300- and 400-level courses taught in Spanish, this course provides intensive composition and conversation practice while solidifying the student's command of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Though the main focus is on speaking and writing, the course also emphasizes listening, reading and the development of a better understanding of the Hispanic world. Includes two one-hour Practicum sessions.
SPAN 302
Español para Hispanohablantes
Common Area: Language Studies
Designed for bilingual students who speak Spanish at home but would like to improve their reading and writing skills. Focuses on Latinx issues through discussion and commentary of the works of contemporary Latinx writers and filmmakers, with emphasis on using the language through reading and writing rather than reviewing the grammar. Class is limited in size to enable students to receive individualized attention.
SPAN 305
Intro to Textual Analysis
Common Area: Language Studies or Literature
A mainstay of the Spanish major, this course is designed to help students develop as readers through close analysis of literary and cinematic texts. Provides an introduction to the forms and structures of Spanish-language poetry, narrative prose, theater, and film, as well as to critical analysis through close readings of selections from Spanish and Spanish-American works. Special emphasis is placed on writing critically and persuasively, with classroom discussion focused on close textual analysis. The course is a prerequisite to all other literature courses at the 300 and 400 level. Conducted in Spanish.