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School of Social Sciences
Certificate in Latin American Affairs
Description
The Certificate in Latin American Affairs is intended to give students an understanding of Latin American societies today, offering insights into cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and economic variables essential to appreciating Latinb American societies, as well as a basic introduction to one Latin American language.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate requires 15-16 hours, with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0. Students must complete one course from each of the 4 areas (12-13 credit hours): Language, Culture, History & Philosophy, and Politics & Geography. Students choose one additional course from one of the 4 areas or may complete a Study Abroad in Latin America for a minimum of 3 credit hours. Study Abroad in Latin America is strongly recommended.
* No more than two courses below the 200-level will count toward the certificate.
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Dept. |
Course Number |
Title |
Credit Hours |
Minimum Grade |
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Language |
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SPAN-S |
varies |
Students will take 1 language course in Spanish. Specific course will depend on student performance on a placement test |
3-4 |
C- |
| Culture (choose one course) | ||||
| FINA-A | 150 | Africa, New World, & Oceanic Art |
3 |
C- |
| FINA-A | 452 |
Art of Pre-Columbian America |
3 |
C- |
| SPAN-S | 275 | Hispanic Culture and Conversation |
3 |
C- |
| SPAN-S | 301 | The Hispanic World I |
3 |
C- |
| SPAN-S | 302 | The Hispanic World II |
3 |
C- |
| SPAN-S | 363 | Introduccion a la Cultura Hispanica | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 471 | Survey of Spanish American Literature I | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 472 | Survey of Spanish American Literature II | 3 | C- |
| History & Philosophy (choose one course) | ||||
| HIST-F | 100 | Issues in Latin American History: Introduction | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 341 | Latin America: Conquest and Empire | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 342 | Latin America: Evolution and Revolution | 3 | C- |
| HIST-H | 231 | Women, Men, and Family in History | 3 | C- |
| HIST-F | 232 | Upheaval in 20th-Century Latin America | 3 | C- |
| SPAN-S | 412 | Spanish America: The Cultural Context | 3 | C- |
| Politics & Geography (choose one course) | ||||
| POLS-Y | 337 | Latin American Politics | 3 | C- |
| GEOG-G | 323 | Geography of Latin America | 3 | C- |
| Elective (choose one additional course from any area listed above or complete a Study Abroad. Study Aboad in Latin America is strongly encouraged.) | 3 | C- | ||