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| Anthropology | |
| ANTH 3152 | Amazonian Peoples (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Analyzes ethnographies on the cultures and the societies of the South American rain forest peoples, and evaluates the scholarly ways in which anthropology has produced, engaged, interpreted, and presented its knowledge of the 'Amerindian.' |
| ANTH 3480 | Language and Prehistory (3.00) |
| This course covers the basic principles of diachronic linguistics and discusses the uses of linguistic data in the reconstruction of prehistory. | |
| History-Latin American History | |
| HILA 1501 | Introductory Seminar in Latin American History (3.00) |
| Intended for first- or second-year students, this course introduces the study of history. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major history. | |
| HILA 2001 | Colonial Latin America, 1500-1824 (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces major developments and issues in the study of Latin American history from Native American societies on the eve of the Spanish Conquest to the wars of national independence in the early 19th century. |
| HILA 3111 | Public Life in Modern Latin America (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the forces shaping the emerging nations of Latin America since independence, emphasizing the dynamic reproduction of hierarchies that correspond to the patrimonial, aristocratic, and populist legitimization of social, cultural, and political relations in city life. |
| HILA 4511 | Colloquium in Latin American History (4.00) |
| The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies. | |
| Religion-General Religion | |
| RELG 3360 | Religions in the New World (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | A historical examination of the effects of European colonization and the transatlantic slave trade upon the religious practices of indigenous peoples, African captives, creole residents and European settlers in colonial Latin America and the Caribbean. |
| Sociology | |
| SOC 3410 | Race and Ethnic Relations (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces the study of race and ethnic relations, including the social and economic conditions promoting prejudice, racism, discrimination, and segregation. Examines contemporary American conditions, and historical and international materials. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Spanish | |
| SPAN 3420 | Survey of Latin American Literature I (Colonial to 1900) (3.00) |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 and 3300, or departmental placement. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| SPAN 3430 | Survey of Latin American Literature II (1900 to Present) (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 and 3300, or departmental placement. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| SPAN 4310 | Latin American Women Writers from 1900 to the Present (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Study of major Latin American women writers from 1900 to the present, including poets, essayists, playwrights, and fiction writers. Discussion will focus on the literary representation of issues related to gender and culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 3010, 3300, and 3 credits of 3400-3430, or departmental placement. |
| SPAN 4312 | Mexican Literature (3.00) |
| Study of major literary works from the 20th and 21st centuries by Mexican authors, including poetry, fiction, essay and/or theatre. Discussion will focus on literary representation, historical and gender issues relevant to this period in Mexican society. Prerequisites: SPAN 3300; SPAN 3430 Highly Recommended Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010 | |
| SPAN 4321 | Contemporary Latin-American Novel (3.00) |
| Prerequisite: SPAN 3010 and 3300, or departmental placement. | |
| SPAN 4712 | Travelers in Latin America (3.00) |
| In this course we will study diaries and accounts of travelers in Latin America since the first European got in contact with the continent for the first time What did they see? What did they want to see? How did the describe it? How much influence their account had in the construction of continental imaginary. We will start with el Diario of Christopher Columbus, and finish with some diaries of today. Prerequisite: SPAN 3300. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012 | |