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Latin American Studies Program
5054 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3146 Tel, 778.782.5799 Fax,
Director
- E. Hershberg BA (Indiana), MA, PhD (Wis)
Professor Emeritus
- R.E. Boyer BA (Westmount), MA Wash), PhD (Conn)
- J. Garcia Prof Lit (Peru), MA (Alta), DoctCert (Madr)
- R.C. Newton BA (Rutgers), MA, PhD (Flor)
- P. Wagner AB, MA, PhD (Calif)
Associate Members
- Y. Atasoy, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- J. Brohman, Department of Geography
- A. Clapp, Department of Geography
- K. Corbett, Faculty of Health Sciences
- A. Dawson, Department of History
- F. de Maio, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- A. Hira, Department of Political Science
- R.W. Jamieson, Department of Archaeology
- G. Otero, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- S. Pigg, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- J. Sousa, Department of Linguistics
- H. Wittman, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- H. Zaman, Department of Women’s Studies
Advisor
- Ms. K. Payne, 5055 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3726
This program offers a minor, extended minor, and nine joint majors in Latin American studies in association with nine disciplinary programs. The multidisciplinary perspective focuses on historical and contemporary development issues, with solid grounding in one joint discipline, providing a sound background in teaching, journalism, travel, community relations, law, diplomacy, government, international trade, and international development projects, and for advanced scholarly work. Important components are the multidisciplinary field school in Latin America, and exchange programs with top Latin American universities. Students must consult regularly with the advisor regarding course selection.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
The Latin American Studies Program offers students the maximum opportunity to integrate understanding of Latin America and its relationship with Canada, the Pacific Rim, and the world.
Language Requirements
The following courses or equivalents are required.
SPAN 102-3 Introductory Spanish I
SPAN 103-3 Introductory Spanish II
Although all courses are taught in English, students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of Spanish (the equivalent of two college level courses) or Portuguese or, in exceptional circumstances, French. This is a recommended skill for upper division courses that frequently require independent investigation of specialized topics.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 12 units including
LAS 100-3 Introduction to Latin American Issues
and two of
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
HIST 208-3 Latin America: The Colonial Period
HIST 209-3 Latin America: The National Period
and one of
BUS 130-3 Business in the Networked Economy I
CMNS 110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies
CMNS 130-3 Explorations in Mass Communication
ECON 102-3 The World Economy
ECON 110-3 Foundations of Economic Ideas
GEOG 100-3 Human Geography
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
POL 100-4 Introduction to Politics and Government
REM 100-3 Global Change
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 15 upper division units of courses with Latin American focus.
This program consists of the lower division requirements for a joint major, including language requirements, and the upper division requirements for a minor. Students’ programs must be approved by the advisor of the program.
Joint majors are available with the Departments of Archaeology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, the School of Communication and the Faculty of Business Administration. The joint major combines selected disciplines leading to a BA or a BBA.
Courses used toward the upper division Latin American development studies requirements may not be used as part of the other discipline’s requirements, or vice versa. Any lower division course that counts toward the separate Latin American development studies requirements and the other subject may count towards both. Joint majors complete all the courses listed for the discipline in which they are pursuing the other major. During the last year of their Latin American development studies joint major, students complete LAS 498 to complete a capstone project which is written according to the standards of their disciplinary joint major, and will generally be of approximately six to eight thousand words. Students must satisfy the prerequisites of all required lower and upper division courses, and should consult regularly with the program advisor regarding course selection.
Language Requirements
The following courses or equivalents are required.
SPAN 102-3 Introductory Spanish I
SPAN 103-3 Introductory Spanish II
SPAN 201-3 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 202-3 Intermediate Spanish II
Latin American Studies Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
A minimum of 12 units is required including
LAS 100-3 Introduction to Latin American Issues
and two of
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
HIST 208-3 Latin America: The Colonial Period
HIST 209-3 Latin America: The National Period
and one of
BUS 130-3 Business in the Networked Economy I
CMNS 110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies
CMNS 130-3 Explorations in Mass Communication
ECON 102-3 The World Economy
ECON 110-3 Foundations of Economic Ideas
GEOG 100-3 Human Geography
GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
POL 100-4 Introduction to Politics and Government
REM 100-3 Global Change
SA 101-4 Introduction to Anthropology
SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology
Upper Division Requirements
A minimum of 40 upper division units is required, with at least 20 in upper division units with primary or substantial Latin American studies focus, including
LAS 498-5 Capstone Project
and 20-32 upper division units in the joint discipline selected, as specified below.
Other Discipline Requirements
To satisfy the requirements of the other joint major discipline, students must complete 20-32 units, as indicated below for the specific discipline.
Anthropology
Students complete 20 units in upper division anthropology courses and must fulfil the anthropology major program's theory and methods requirements. See “Sociology or Anthropology and Latin American Studies Joint Major Program” on page 136.
Archaeology
Students complete 20 units in archaeology in the 300 and 400 division.
Business Administration
See “Business Administration and Latin American Studies Joint Major Program” on page 147.
Students complete 26 communication upper division units, including
CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
CMNS 362-6 Evaluation Methods for Applied Communication Research
CMNS 446-4 The Communication of Science and the Transfer of Technology
and also the faculty requirements of applied sciences or arts, depending on the desired degree: bachelor of arts (Faculty of Applied Sciences) or bachelor of arts (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences).
Economics
Students complete the lower division requirements as specified for the economics major program (see “Major Program” on page 105). In addition, students complete 25 upper division units including
BUEC 333-4 Statistical Analysis of Economic Data
ECON 301-4 Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior
ECON 302-4 Microeconomic Theory II: Strategic Behavior
ECON 305-5 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
and at least one 400 division ECON or BUEC course (excluding ECON 431, 435, BUEC 433 and 485).
Group Requirements
To meet the Department of Economics group requirements for the economics major program, students must include at least one course from the economics group requirements. For information, see “Group Requirements” on page 105.
Geography
Students complete 20 geography units including a minimum of eight 400 division units, at least one of which should include Latin American content.
History
Students complete 24 units of 300 and 400 division history courses, of which 12 units must be in 400 division courses. Students complete at least two courses from any two groups, and at least one from the remaining group. For a description of the three groups, see “Major Program” on page 116.
Political Science
Students complete 32 units in upper division political science, as required for political science majors. (POL 337 may not be used to satisfy LAS requirements.)
Sociology
Students complete 20 units in upper division sociology courses and must fulfil the sociology major program’s theory and methods requirements. See “Sociology or Anthropology and Latin American Studies Joint Major Program” on page 136
Courses with Primary Latin American Focus*
Students may complete any of the following courses to fulfil LAS requirements. Others may be offered in addition to those below. Consult the advisor for a complete list each term.
ARCH 273-3 Archaeology of the New World
ARCH 330-3 Prehistory of Latin America
GEOG 466-4 Latin American Regional Development
HIST 208-3 Latin America: The Colonial Period
HIST 209-3 Latin America: The National Period
HIST 458-4 Problems in Latin American Regional History
HIST 459-4 Problems in the Political and Social History of Latin America
LAS 200-3 Introduction to Latin American Issues
LAS 300-3 Latin American Literature
LAS 312-3 Special Topics: Latin American Cultural Topics
LAS 404-3 Special Topics: Field School I
LAS 405-3 Special Topics: Field School II
LAS 493-3 Directed Readings
LAS 498-5 Capstone Project
POL 320-4 Canada-Latin America
POL 337-4 Government and Politics: Selected Latin American Nations I
POL 440-4 Latin American International Relations
POL 450-4 Globalization and Regional Politics in Latin America
POL 483-4 Political Economy of Latin American Development
SA 392-4 Latin America
SA 403-4 Special Topics: Latin American Economy and Society
SA 404-4 Andean Society and Culture
WS 323-4 Women in Latin American Literature and Society
*students may use other courses with primary Latin American content to fulfil Latin American course requirements with approval of the program advisor
Courses with Substantial Latin American Focus
Courses in which Latin America is substantially emphasized may fulfil LAS joint major requirements. Students should review the department’s course outlines and consult the Latin American studies advisor for permission to complete these courses.
A special topics course to be completed for Latin American studies credit should approved by the instructor and the program advisor.
CMNS 347-4 Communication in Conflict and Intervention
CMNS 444-4 Political Economy of International Communication
CMNS 446-4 The Communication of Science and Transfer of Technology
ECON 355-4 Economic Development
ECON 362-4 Economics of Natural Resources
GEOG 322-3 World Resources
GEOG 422-4 Theories and Practices of Development
GEOG 428-4 World Forests
HIST 104-3 History of the Americas to 1763
HIST 299-3 Problems in History
HIST 324-4 Slavery in the Americas
POL 342-4 Relations Between Developed and Developing Nations
POL 345-4 The Nation-State and the Multinational Corporation
POL 433-4 Comparative Developing Systems
SA 388-4 Comparative Studies of Minority Indigenous Peoples
SA 429-4 Sex, Work and International Capital
WS 200-3 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
WS 309-4 Gender and Development
The field school is a full term in Latin America. Students gain, through direct experience, a deeper insight into the cultural, political, and economic issues of Latin American development. One faculty member and up to 20 students travel every second year to a selected location.
For admission, 30 units with a minimum 2.75 CGPA is required. Prior to admission, students should complete LAS 200, two other lower division courses and SPAN 102. Transfer students complete at least 15 91ÅÝܽ units. (See page 212). Work term arrangements are made through the faculty’s co-op co-ordinator who should be consulted at least one term in advance.
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