Latin American Studies, B.A.

Advisor: Michael Mosier

The Latin American Studies major encompasses courses in Spanish language and culture and offerings from at least four of the following areas: anthropology, art, economics and business, history, Latin American literature and culture, politics, and religion. Portuguese, if transferred from another institution, may be substituted for the courses in Spanish language and culture. The Latin American Studies program is administered by a committee made up of faculty members who teach courses on the approved list given below.

Requirements

A minimum of nine course credits from at least four departments participating in the Latin American Studies program; no more than three such courses may be in any one department. A study experience in a Latin American country is strongly recommended. Currently there are Cornell-sponsored courses in Guatemala, Argentina and Mexico. The requirements are:

SPA 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition (1) OR SPA 302 - Advanced Conversation Abroad (1) (or equivalent in Portuguese)
HIS 141 - Latin American History (1) OR LAS 141 - Introduction to Latin American Studies (1)
LAS 487 - Senior Thesis (1)

Six Courses Selected from the Following:

ANT 205 - The Maya (1)
ANT 256 through ANT 260 - Topics in Anthropology when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America
ANT 356 through ANT 361 - Advanced Topics when the subject matter deals specifically with Latin America
ART 268 - Pre-Columbian Mexico through its Art and Architecture (1)
POL 332 - Human Rights (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)
POL 341 - Latin American Politics (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)
POL 348 - U.S. Foreign Policy (International Relations & Comparative Government and American Politics) (1)
SPA 350 - Identity and Alterity in Latin American Literature (1)
SPA 353 - Revolution and Resistance in Caribbean Literature and Culture (1)
SPA 357 - The Boom and Post-Boom in Latin America (1)
SPA 382 - 21st Century Latin American Film: Migration, Exclusion, and Social Justice (1)
SPA 386 - U.S. Caribbean Female Writers (1)
SPA 387 - Latinas/os in the Media (1)
SPA 311 - Introduction to Textual Analysis (1)
SPA 411 - Seminar (1)
A maximum of two appropriate independent study courses
Relevant courses taken as part of an off-campus program and approved by the LAS Committee
With the approval of the LAS Committee, other courses not listed here but deemed relevant to Latin American Studies