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PROGRAM IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES |
361.130 (H,S)
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INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES I (3) Cervone Castro-Klaren Limit 50 The objective is to introduce students to Latin America using 6 major themes including Amerindian civilizations as well as Colonial legal, social and cultural legacies. Class is conducted in English. |
Sec. 01 |
T 2-4 |
361.160 (H,S)
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INTRODUCTION TO LATINO STUDIES (3) Staff Poole Limit 30 This course draws on readings from the social sciences and humanities to explore the historical and actual experiences, political and social conditions of U.S. based Latino communities. Course added 4/10/07 Course canceled 5/24/07
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Sec. 01
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MWF 10
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361.200 (H)
W)
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ARGENTINE HISTORY: 19TH & 20TH CENTURY (3) Staff Limit 30 This course is designed to analyze Argentina's many paradoxes. A chronological history, centered on the country's politics from Independence to the end of the twentieth century, will attempt shed light on the country's past. However, the unfolding of this past will most certainly provide more questions than answers as historians continue to battle over the history of a country which The Economist referred to in the late 19th century as: " The Land of the Unexpected," a title that suites the country even today. Cross-listed with History Course added 6/06/07 Course canceled 9/04/07
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TBA
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361.353 (S)
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U.S. LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS (3) Smith Limit 35 History of U.S. relations with Latin America, from founding of the U.S. until today. Cross-listed with Political Science Course added 4/05/07 |
Sec. 01 |
T 2-4 |
010.105 (H) |
ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS (3) Deleonardis Limit 25 per section Surveys the art of Olmec, West Mexico, Teotihuacan, Maya, and Aztec. Cross-listed with History of Art |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 10 |
| 230.203 (S) |
INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN SOCIETIES (3) Heydt Limit 30 25 This course is designed as an introduction to latin america’s societies for beginners. The course is organized thematically, providing a survey of latin america through its historical, economic, social, political and cultural dimensions. We will analyze the pre-columbian civilizations and the legacy of colonialism to understand the origins of the multiethnic societies and then focus on the contemporary development. It will offer fundamental background information to build a solid base for further specialization in a region or a theme. Cross-listed with Sociology |
Sec. 01 |
ThF 9-10:30 |
070.351 (H,S)
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POLITICAL LIFE OF GENDER (3) Cervone Limit 25This course explores the role of gender in the production and contestation of socio-economic inequality and political domination. Examples will be drawn from Latin America and other colonial and post-colonial societies. Open to graduate students.
Cross-listed with Anthropology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
Sec. 01 |
Th 1-4 |
070.393 (H,S) |
LAW AND DEVELOPMENT: POSTCOLONIAL PERSPECTIVES (3) Obarrio Limit 30 Registration Requirements: Upper level undergrads only and open to graduate students
Cross-listed with Anthropology and Africana Studies |
Sec. 01 |
T 1-4 |
100.439 (H,S)
(W) |
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION AND THE CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN (3) Knight Limit 30 Cross-listed with History |
Sec. 01 |
ThF 10:30-12 |
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MODERN LATIN AMERICA Knight
Reading knowledge of Spanish. Graduate Students only Cross-listed with History |
Sec. 01 |
W 2-4 |
190.392 (S)
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LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS (CP) (3) Keck Limit 20 per section A survey of modern Latin American politics and political development. Cross-listed with Political Science |
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T 2 M 11
W 11
W 1 |
215.231 (H)
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INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LITERATURE (3) Garcia Limit 15 A writing intensive course designed in order to (1) continue to develop the student’s linguistic proficiency through the careful reading of a wide-range of literary texts written in Spanish; (2) help the student develop and refine the skills and terms required for advanced studies in literature; and (3) provide the student with an overview of Spanish and Spanish-American literary history. Although the course focuses on texts written in Spanish, students who go on to study literature in other languages will benefit from the critical skills developed in this course. This course is required for the Major in Spanish. Cross-listed with German & Romance Languages & Literatures |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 10 |
215.347 (H) |
20TH CENTURY LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3) Castro-Klaren Limit 30 A survey of the major prose writing in Latin American in the 20th Century.Cross-listed with German & Romance Languages & Literatures Course canceled 6/21/07 |
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T 1-3
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| 215.456 (H) |
GAUCHOS, NEGROS, GITANOS (3) Gonzalez Limit 30 Prereq: Advanced Spanish or permission of instructor Study of the music and literature inspired by three groups of great liminal influence in the cultural and political affairs of their respective nations. Gauchos (Argentina), Afro Hispanics (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo), Gitanos (Spain). Attention given to popular and learned myths and stereotypes and the history of efforts to establish self-identity. Conducted in Spanish. Cross-listed with German & Romance Languages & Literatures |
Sec. 01 |
M 3-5 |
215.747
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BORGES IN THEORY Castro-Klaren Limit 12 An in-depth reading of Borges major work & its relation to critical theory. Cross-listed with German & Romance Languages & Literatures Course canceled 6/21/07
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Sec. 01
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Th 3-5pm
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280.156 (H,S)
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THE INVENTION OF TROPICAL DISEASE (3) Goodyear Limit 17 Freshmen only
Cross-listed with History of Science and Technology and Public Health Studies Course canceled 8/30/07
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Sec. 01
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WF 1-2:30
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361.501 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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