Sweet Briar College

LAST 302

Special Topics in Latin American Studies

CR:

3.0

Prerequisite: Sophomores with permission. An exploration of a specific topic in Latin American studies. Topics will vary by semester and the course may be repeated for credit when course content changes. Topic for Fall 2011: "The Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay)." This course will examine the cultures of the Southern Cone countries of South America: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. We will focus on contemporary production in the areas of art, architecture, literature, and music. Topics will range from the tango to Andean mustic to Japanese, German, and indigenous influences on the art of the region. Short works by authors such as Borges, Neruda, and Quiroga will be studied. V.4

Course Overview

Latin American Studies

The Latin American Studies minor offers Sweet Briar students the opportunity to study the region composed of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The interdisciplinary approach allows students to explore various aspects of the area such as religion, history, politics, and literature. To provide a deeper cultural understanding and to insure a minimum level of communication skills in the major language of the region, one course taught in Spanish numbered above 202 is required. Students are encouraged to consider an approved study abroad experience in Latin America. This minor provides an excellent complement to majors in anthropology, environmental studies, government, international affairs, and religion, and prepares students for work in fields such as business, teaching, government and non-profits.

The Latin American Studies Minor
Course Descriptions

The Latin American Studies Minor
(21 semester hours)

Required:
GOVT 318    (3)    Comparative Politics of Latin America
LAST 201     (3)    Latin American Culture I
LAST 202     (3)    Latin American Culture II
LAST 302     (3)    Special Topics in Latin American Studies
RELG 235    (3)    Latin American Religion

Choose 1 of the following:
HIST 308     (3)    Encounters, Conquest, and European Expansion, 1350-1650
LAST 302    (3)    Special Topics in Latin American Studies (can be repeated when content changes)
SPAN 255    (3)    Topics in Hispanic Literature in Translation (when topic is appropriate)
SPAN 382    (3)    The Latin American Novel
SPAN 384    (3)    The Latin American Short Story and Essay
SPAN 386    (3)    Latin American Theatre
SPAN 388    (3)    Latin American Poetry

Choose 1 additional three-credit course taught in Spanish which is numbered above SPAN 202.

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LAST 302

Course Overview

Latin American Studies