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84 courses with the subject LTAM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

LTAM 1100Introduction to Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 1501Global Social Science: Introduction to Latin American

Politics and Society (3)

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 1502Global Arts/Humanities: Introduction to Latin American

History and Culture (3)

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2001Topics in Latin American Studies3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2002Topics in Latin American Studies3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2003Topics in Latin American Studies3

: LTAM 3003 - Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies (3)

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2106Religion in Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2116Contemporary Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2117Cultures of the Caribbean3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2206Colonial Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2207Modern Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2252New World Archaeology3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 2270Latino/as in the United States, 1846 to Present3

Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 2170. A survey of the diverse Latino/a experience in the United States from the Mexican-American War to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century and contemporary issues. Themes include colonialism, immigration policies, transmigration, labor, rural and urban life, culture, political and environmental activism, and race relations.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3001Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3002Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3003Advanced Topics in Latin American Studies3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3110Black Families in the Diaspora3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3120Spanish for Business and International Trade3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3129Cultural Dimension of Doing Business with Spanish

Speaking Countries (3)

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3144Latin American Politics3

or POLS 3144 - Latin American Politics (3) 460 | College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3154Political Economy of Latin America3

2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3164U.S.-Latin American Relations3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3190Political Economy of the Caribbean3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3220The Caribbean from Slavery to Independence3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3255Ancient Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3257South American Prehistory3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3260Slavery, Racism, and Colonialism in the African Diaspora3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3270Afro-Latin American History3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3275Reform, Riots, and Rebellions in Colonial Spanish America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3276History of Mexico3

486 | College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3277The Cuban Revolution3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3278History of Brazil3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3279Authoritarianism in Latin America3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3301Mexica (Aztec) Art3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3308Introduction to Literary Analysis3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3309Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English Translation3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3310Spanish American Civilization and Culture3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3313Pre-Columbian Art3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3319Hispanic Women Writers in English Translation3

Cross-listed Course(s): SPAN 3019 and WGST 3019. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing; and WRDS 1103 or WRDS 1104 with a grade of C or above. Examination of prose and poetry by women writers from Spain and the Americas to understand women's voices and other cultures. Conducted in English; knowledge of Spanish not required.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3325Introduction to U.S. Latinx Literature3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3360Studies in Hispanic Film3

2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3361Studies in Latin American Film3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3362Studies in US Latino/a Cinema3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3400Latin American Studies Internship (1 to 3)

Prerequisite(s): permission of the coordinator. Practical experience and/or training related to Latin American studies. A minimum of 45 hours per credit.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 3800Independent Study. (1 to 3) Supervised investigation of an

issue related to Latin American Studies that is of special interest to the student and that is not covered in existing or available courses.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4010Special Topics in Latin American Social Science3

Includes courses from disciplines like Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, etc. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4020Topics in Latin American Historiography3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4030Topics in Latin American Humanities3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4116Culture and Conflict in the Amazon3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4120Advanced Business Spanish I3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4121Advanced Business Spanish II3

Historical Context Courses (6-9 credit hours) Courses in this perspective focus on the historical development of Latin America since Pre-Columbian times, and they include courses in History and Archaeology. - Select 2-3 courses from the following. At least one course must focus on the pre-colonial and/or colonial periods. -

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4302Caribbean Literature in English3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4309Introduction to Spanish American Literature3

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences | 487

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4310Studies in Spanish American Poetry3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4311Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4312Studies in Spanish American Theater3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4314Studies in Hispanic Children's Literature3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4315Studies in Regional Literature of the Americas3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4316Social, Political, Cultural, Economic Issues in Hispanic

Literature (3)

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4317Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4318Cuban Literature3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4350Studies in Latin American Literature3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4600Seminar in Latin American Studies3

This seminar may only be taken after completion of at least 18 hours in the major, including LTAM 1501 or 1502, and fulfillment of the language requirement. As the topic of this course varies, it may be taken more than once to fulfill an elective requirement. In that case, the first LTAM 4600 will fulfill a thematic requirement, and the second course will fulfill the capstone requirement. Second Major (up to 9 credit hours) Students with a second major may count up to 9 credit hours from 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 4700Senior Honors Thesis. (3-6) Prerequisite(s): Senior

standing, an overall minimum GPA of 3.25; permission of the Coordinator of Latin American Studies; and approval of a proposal through the Honors 742 | Course Descriptions College Application to Candidacy process the semester prior to taking the course. The preparation and presentation of an acceptable honors thesis.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5000Graduate Topics in Latin American Studies3

(3) (science-focused topic)

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5120Advanced Business Spanish I3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5121Advanced Business Spanish II3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5310Studies in Spanish American Poetry3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5311Studies in Spanish American Prose Fiction3

Cross-listed Course(s): SPAN 5011. Prerequisite(s): Post- baccalaureate status, B.A. in Spanish, or permission of the department. Studies of 19th and 20th century Spanish American prose fiction.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5312Studies in Spanish American Theater3

Cross-listed Course(s): SPAN 5212. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Studies of 20th century Spanish American theater.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 5600Seminar in Latin American Studies3

and LTAM 6400 - Internship (3)

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6000Advanced Graduate Topics in Latin

American Studies. (3) Intensive treatment of a topic in Latin American Studies, depending on student needs and staff resources. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6100Seminar in Latin American Politics3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6250Comparative Slavery and Race Relations3

Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 6250. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Slavery in the New World through its abolition including Indian and African slaves, the slave trade, the economics of slavery, and the impact of slavery on modern race relations in the Americas.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6251Seminar in Colonial Latin American History3

Cross-listed Course(s): HIST 6201. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. A seminar devoted to selected themes in colonial Latin American history. Provides an introduction to research methods, documentary sources, and the critical analysis of historical literature. Topics will change. May be repeated for credit.

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6252Seminar in Modern Latin American History3

ate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6300Seminar in Latin American Thought3

Plus select one of the following:

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6307Advanced Studies in Spanish American

Literature. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): SPAN 6007. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Study of selected works, writers, literary genres, periods, and schools from Spanish America. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6400Internship. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): Permission of

the department. Supervised work experience in Latin America or related to Latino/a and Latin American Studies issues in the Charlotte area, accompanied by a written project.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6800Directed Readings. (3) Prerequisite(s): prior

written permission of instructor and Director of Latin American Studies. Coverage of topics through individually designed reading programs and scheduled conferences with a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6801Directed Research (3) (history-focused topic)6

Humanities Courses

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6910Thesis Tutorial3

Subject: LTAM
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6920Master’s Thesis (3)*

*As part of the Master’s Thesis course, students prepare and defend a thesis before a committee composed of three faculty members from at least two different disciplines. A satisfactory grade (A or B) on the thesis is required for graduation. Multidisciplinary Elective Courses (18 credit hours) Social Sciences Courses (6 credit hours) Select two of the following:

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

LTAM 6950Comprehensive Examination (3)*

*Based on an interdisciplinary reading list of at least 40 titles, students will take a written and oral comprehensive examination before a committee composed of three faculty members from at least two different disciplines. A satisfactory grade (A or B) on the written examination is required to proceed to the oral examination; in case of an unsatisfactory grade, the written examination may be retaken once. Similarly, a satisfactory grade of A or B on the oral examination is required for graduation, and the student may retake the oral examination once in case of an unsatisfactory grade. Multidisciplinary Elective Courses (18 credit hours) Social Sciences Courses (6 credit hours) Select two of the following:

Subject: LTAM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

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