Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies

Major Requirements (A.B. Degree)

1. LAS 101

   Introduction to Latin American Studies
2. LAS 102

   Introduction to U.S. Latinx Studies
3. One semester of LAS 303 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (best taken in the Junior year)

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4. Two methods courses from different disciplines, with examples listed below. Please consult with the LAS Chair if you are interested in applying a method not covered below to your work in LAS, as they can approve courses to count for this, on a case-by-case basis.

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5. Five Electives from the list of Electives below. Please consult with the LAS Chair or your LAS Major advisor if a course does not appear on this list but you see it as positively informing your attainment of the LAS Major Learning Outcomes.

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6. LAS 490

   Latin Amer Studies Capstone

   As published: “Capstone or Independent Study Capstone”
7. When LAS 490 does not meet the enrollment requirement of 4 students, LAS majors will take an independent study to complete the capstone requirement

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II. Experienctial learning requirement.

1. Taking a CCE XL XPL 199 internship class related to LAS;

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2. Having an internship with a Latinx or Latin-American-focused organization, or otherwise related to work in LAS, that is four weeks or longer; 4

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3. Conducting a Dean Rusk-funded or other international learning experience in a Latin American or Caribbean country that is four weeks or longer;

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4. Spending a full semester or year abroad in a Latin American or Caribbean country.

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III. Language requirement

Notes

1. Up to two courses counting toward a second major or interdisciplinary minor may simultaneously count toward the LAS major with the permission of the other department 5

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2. chair; one course may double count toward the LAS minor and another major or minor with the approval of the other department chair.

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3. One independent study can be included among the five electives for the major, as approved by the LAS chair, in addition to an independent study for the capstone, or in addition to two independent studies for Honors in the major. Likewise, one independent study can count toward the minor, with approval from the LAS Chair.

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4. Normally, a maximum of three ungraded courses may come from another institution for the major or minor. The LAS Chair may approve a greater number of ungraded courses to count toward the major or minor under circumstances such as a rigorous year-long study abroad in Latin America or a domestic program focused on Latino/x culture.

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5. Please consult with the LAS Chair or your LAS Major advisor if a course does not appear on the list of LAS electives but you see it as positively informing your attainment of the LAS Learning Outcomes.

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Interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American Studies

Minor Requirements

1) One foundation course

2) One of the four following introductory courses

3) Four elective courses from the remaining introductory courses and the following list

1. HIS 259

   US Latino/a History
2. LAS 280

   Special Topics in Latin American Studies
3. LAS 380

   Special Topics in Latin America Topics

4) In addition to the six courses the minor also requires proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to SPA 260. Students may show proficiency through a placement test.

Notes

1. At least four courses must be taken in residence.

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2. In special instances and in conversation with the LAS Chair, minors may enroll in LAS 490, the Senior Capstone course for majors, as one of their four electives.

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3. Up to two courses may count toward the student’s major as well as the LAS interdisciplinary minor.

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4. In consultation with the LAS chair, one independent study course may be approved as an elective.

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5. All coursework required for the Latin American interdisciplinary minor must be completed with a grade of C or better.

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6. Courses for the interdisciplinary minor may not be taken pass/fail.

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Course Numbering Rationale

Methods requirement