Courses

LACS148 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Topics to be announced when offered.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

Formerly: LASC148.

LACS234 Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies I (3 Credits)

Interdisciplinary study of major issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Latin America's cultural mosaic, migration and urbanization. Democratization and the role of religions. Taught in English.Cross-listed with: PORT234, SPAN234.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC234, PORT234, SPAN234, or LACS234.

Formerly: LASC234.

LACS235 Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies II (3 Credits)

Major issues shaping Latin American and Caribbean societies including the changing constructions of race, ethnicity, gender and class as well as expressions of popular cultures and revolutionary practices. Taught in English.Cross-listed with: PORT235, SPAN235.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC235, PORT235, SPAN235, or LACS235.

Formerly: LASC235.

LACS248 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Topics to be announced when offered.

Repeatable to: 6 credits.

Formerly: LASC248.

LACS250 History of Colonial Latin America (3 Credits)

Introductory survey of the history of Latin America from pre-Columbian Indian cultures to the beginning of the wars for independence (ca. 1810), covering cultural, political, social, and economic developments. Major themes include conquest, colonialism, indigenous culture, African slavery, religion, race and ethnicity, and gender ideologies.Cross-listed with: HIST250.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC250, HIST250, OR LACS250.

Formerly: LASC250.

LACS251 Latin America Since Independence (3 Credits)

Introductory survey of the history of Latin America from the era of independence (c. 1810-1825) through the early 1980s. Major themes include independence and sovereignty, postcolonialism and neocolonialism, nation- and state-building, liberalism, citizenship, economic development and modernization, social organization and stratification, race and ethnicity, gender relations, identity politics, reform and revolution, authoritarianism and democratization, and inter-American relations.Cross-listed with: HIST251.

Credit Only Granted for: HIST251, LASC251, or LACS251.

Formerly: HIST251 or LASC251.

LACS269 Special Topics in Study Abroad II (1-6 Credits)

Special topics course taken as part of an approved study abroad program.

Repeatable to: 15 credits if content differs.

Formerly: LASC269.

LACS286 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies (1-6 Credits)

Internship experience with an organization that works with or studies Latin American and/or the Caribbean. This is an experiential learning course that provides semester-long training that enriches the student's academic field of study and the LASC Certificate. Students submit a final written report of how the experience ties into their major field of study.

Prerequisite: LASC234, SPAN234, LASC235, SPAN235, LACS250, HIST250, LACS251, or HIST251; and permission of Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center required.

Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and cannot have more than 60 credits total.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC286 or LACS286.

Formerly: LASC286.

Additional Information: The course is primarily intended for students seeking the Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, but exceptions will be considered for students with educational or career interests which lie in this area. Student internships must be approved by the Director and students must secure an appropriate faculty mentor to supervise the internship course.

LACS348 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Topics to be announced when offered.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

LACS369 Special Topics in Study Abroad III (1-6 Credits)

Special topics course taken as part of an approved study abroad program.

Repeatable to: 15 credits if content differs.

Formerly: LASC369.

LACS448 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Intensive study of a selected topic related to Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Restriction: Junior standing or higher.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

LACS458 Senior Capstone Course in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Capstone course for advanced students in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate Program or other students with appropriate preparation. Interdisciplinary topics will vary each semester.

Prerequisite: LASC234 and LASC235; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.

Restriction: Must be in Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate program; and senior standing.

LACS486 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies (1-6 Credits)

Internship experience with an organization that works with or studies Latin American and/or the Caribbean. This is an experiential learning course that provides semester-long training that enriches the student's academic field of study and the LACS Certificate. Students submit a final written report of their experience, including critical analysis of the institutional relevance to their major field of study and to Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students will also be asked to give an oral presentation.

Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least two LACS courses, one of which must be a required/core course (LACS/SPAN234, LACS/SPAN235, LACS/HIST250, or LACS/HIST251); and permission of Latin American Studies Center required.

Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC486 OR LACS486.

Formerly: LASC486.

Additional Information: The course is primarily intended for students seeking the Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, but exceptions will be considered for students with educational or career interests which lie in this area. Student internships must be approved by the Director, and students must secure an appropriate faculty mentor for the internship course. An internship course will be approved only if a faculty supervisor is available.

LACS499 Independent Study in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-3 Credits)

Independent Study in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Restriction: Permission of instructor.

Repeatable to: 6 credits.

Formerly: LASC499.

LASC448 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Intensive study of a selected topic related to Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Restriction: Junior standing or higher.

Repeatable to: 6 credits if content differs.

LASC458 Senior Capstone Course in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (3 Credits)

Capstone course for advanced students in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate Program or other students with appropriate preparation. Interdisciplinary topics will vary each semester.

Prerequisite: LASC234 and LASC235; or permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.

Restriction: Must be in Latin American and Caribbean Studies Certificate program; and senior standing.

LASC486 Internship in Latin American/Caribbean Studies (1-6 Credits)

Internship experience with an organization that works with or studies Latin American and/or the Caribbean. This is an experiential learning course that provides semester-long training that enriches the student's academic field of study and the LACS Certificate. Students submit a final written report of their experience, including critical analysis of the institutional relevance to their major field of study and to Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students will also be asked to give an oral presentation.

Prerequisite: Student must have completed at least two LACS courses, one of which must be a required/core course (LACS/SPAN234, LACS/SPAN235, LACS/HIST250, or LACS/HIST251); and permission of Latin American Studies Center required.

Restriction: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; and must have earned a minimum of 60 credits.

Credit Only Granted for: LASC486 OR LACS486.

Formerly: LASC486.

Additional Information: The course is primarily intended for students seeking the Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, but exceptions will be considered for students with educational or career interests which lie in this area. Student internships must be approved by the Director, and students must secure an appropriate faculty mentor for the internship course. An internship course will be approved only if a faculty supervisor is available.

LASC608 Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean (3 Credits)

Exposes students to major theoretical, disciplinary, and/or methodological approaches to Latin American and Caribbean studies as practiced in the arts and humanities, and/or the behavioral and social sciences, including history, literary studies, anthropology, and political science. Topics include racial, social, ethnic, and national identities, demographic mobility, and cultural, economic, political, and intellectual exchanges in the Americas.

Restriction: Permission of the Latin American Studies Center.

Repeatable to: 6 credits.

Credit Only Granted for: LACS608 or LASC608 .

Formerly: LASC608.

Additional Information: This course is offered every other semester.

LASC609 Colloquium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-2 Credits)

The colloquium is one of three core courses for the Graduate Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Providing 3 credits over the course of multiple semesters (1-2 credits per semester), it ensures an ongoing intellectual community among students, faculty, and guest scholars. For group discussions, the Colloquium meets four times per semester. Additionally, students attend Latin American and Caribbean activities and events in order to discuss and theorize about the region and its diaspora from informed perspectives. Each semester's colloquium provides 1-2 credits toward the Graduate Certificate.

Restriction: Permission of the Latin American Studies Center.

Repeatable to: 6 credits.

LASC648 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-3 Credits)

Intensive study of a selected topic related to Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latina/o Studies.

Repeatable to: 9 credits if content differs.

LASC688 Experiential Learning in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-3 Credits)

Offers an opportunity for practical experience of Latin American and Caribbean organizations, to supplement a methodological focus. Credits may be fulfilled with internships, an applied research assistantship, or any program outside the University that focuses on the experiences of Latin America, the Caribbean, and related diasporas. Examples of experiential learning may include internships at organizations such as the Pan American Health Organization, the World Bank, the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), or Casa de Maryland.

Restriction: Permission of the Latin American Studies Center.

Repeatable to: 3 credits.

LASC689 Research Praxis in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-3 Credits)

The concentration in research praxis is intended primarily to serve students who are interested in academic research and teaching in Latin American and Caribbean studies by exposing them to a research experience supervised by an affiliate faculty member in Latin American and Caribbean studies. This might be a 3-credit intensive research seminar or independent studies tutorial involving a major research project or a 1-3 credit research assistantship in Latin American and Caribbean studies.

Restriction: Permission of the Latin American Studies Center.

Repeatable to: 3 credits.