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  • LTAM 200: Issues in Latin American Studies

    This required course for Latin American Studies concentrators and majors explores issues pertinent to the study of Latin America, including an examination of what constitutes Latin American area studies and Latin America itself, the history of the field, the perception in and outside of academia, the way such perceptions shape public policy, the contributions of Latin America to the arts, culture, economics, and the changing nature of Latin American Studies in the face of globalization. Designed by the faculty in Latin American Studies, the course will include regular guest lectures from among these faculty. Prerequisite: History 170. 6; Does not fulfill a distribution requirement; offered Spring 2008 -- A. Falcόn
  • LTAM 370: Brazil Culture and Politics

    This course will focus in depth on political and historical patterns of Brazil's economic, social, and cultural development from colonial times to its current democracy. The Brazil case study offers a wealth of lessons concerning the contradictions and possibilities of economic, social, and cultural development in the world today. We will explore these lessons through literature, music, architecture, and the arts as they speak to the perils of the country's insertion into global capitalism and to its political history which reflects the difficulties of creating and deepening democracy and building centers of political authority in the context of growing social inequalities and industrialization. Prerequisite: Latin American Studies 200. 6; Does not fulfill a distribution requirement; offered Fall 2007 -- S. López, A. Montero
  • LTAM 371: Brazil Research Seminar

    Brazil research on-site in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, November 26-December 7, 2007. Writing and presentation of research projects during winter term. Prerequisite: Latin American Studies 370. 6; Does not fulfill a distribution requirement; offered Winter 2008 -- S. López, A. Montero
  • LTAM 398: Latin American Forum

    This colloquium will explore specific issues or works in Latin American Studies through discussion of a common reading, public presentation, project, and/or performance. Students will be required to attend several meetings throughout the term, culminating in a forum with program faculty to discuss the common reading or other material. A short integrative essay or report will be required at the end of the term. Intended as capstone for senior Latin American Studies concentrators. 2; S/CR/NC; Does not fulfill a distribution requirement; offered Spring 2008 -- S. Lόpez
  • LTAM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Satisfactory completion of the major includes the writing of a thesis which attempts to integrate at least two of the various disciplines studied. A proposal must be submitted for approval early in the fall term of the senior year. The thesis in its final form is due no later than the end of the first week of spring term. An oral defense of the thesis is required. 6; S/NC; Does not fulfill a distribution requirement; offered Fall 2007, Winter 2008, Spring 2008 -- Staff