The following courses will be offered during the fall semester of 2013 and have been pre-approved by the Latin American and Latino Studies Program as counting towards the minor in Latin American and Latino Studies as of March 22, 2013. To attain the minor, students must take fifteen credit hours worth of Latin American and Latino Studies approved courses, three of which will be earned in the required introductory course, LAS 210. Please note that LAS 2010 is taught only once a year, usually in the Fall semester. Minors should plan their schedules accordingly. No more than six hours in a single discipline will be accepted and only three hours may also count towards the students major.
Department of Economics (ECN)
251. International Trade.
Development of the theory of international trade patterns and prices and the effects of trade restrictions such as tariffs and quotas. 3 credit hours.
CRN: 90182
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Carswell Hall, Rm. 102
Faculty: Dr. John T. Dalton
252. International Finance.
The study of the open macroeconomy, with a particular focus on the foreign exchange market and the history of the international monetary system. 3 credit hours.
Several Sections are offered:
A
CRN: 90183
Schedule: TR, 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Classroom: Carswell Hall, Rm. 102
Faculty: Dr. Sandeep Manzumder
B
CRN: 90184
Schedule: TR, 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Classroom: Carswell Hall, Rm. 102
Faculty: Dr. Sandeep Manzumder
Department of History (HST)
108. The America’s and the World.
Examines North, Central and South America in global perspectives from premodern times to the present with particular attention to political, economic, social and cultural developments and interactions. 3 credit hours.
Several Sections are offered:
A
CRN: 90196
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A102
Faculty: Dr. John A. Ruddiman
B
CRN: 90198
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. B117
Faculty: Dr. Nathan E. Roberts
C
CRN: 90199
Schedule: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A305
Faculty: Dr. Benjamin Coates
D
CRN: 90200
Schedule: WF, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A208
Faculty: Dr. Lisa Blee
E
CRN: 90201
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. B117
Faculty: Dr. Nathan E. Roberts
F
CRN: 90222
Schedule: MWF, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. B117
Faculty: STAFF
G
CRN: 90224
Schedule: WF, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A208
Faculty: Dr. Lisa Blee
284. Latin America’s Colonial Past
Studies the history of Latin America’s colonial past from the preconquest background to the wars of independence in the early nineteenth century. 3 credit hours.
CRN: 90235
Schedule: TR, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A302
Faculty: STAFF
Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS)
210. Intro to Latin American and Latino Studies.
Introduction to the historical, economic, cultural, and social issues which shape Latin America and impact the lives of Latinos in the United States. 3 credit hours.
CRN: 87620
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. A302
Faculty: Dr. Luis Roniger
Department of Political Science (POL)
236. Government and Politics in Latin America.
Comparative analysis of the institutions and processes of politics in the Latin American region. 3 credit hours.
CRN: 90076
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble Hall, Rm. C316
Faculty: Dr. Peter Siavelis
Department of Romance Languages
Spanish (SPN)
318. Literary and Cultural Studies of Spanish America.
Study of selected major works of Spanish-American literature within their historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis is on these contexts, including political structures, intellectual currents, art, music and film, to promote understanding of Spanish America’s historical development. Same as SPA 218. Students must have taken a 200-level course Spanish or must have received prior faculty approval. 3 credit hours.
Several sections are offered:
A
CRN: 86345
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 245
Faculty: Dr. Kathryn Mayers
B
CRN: 84138
Schedule: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 245
Faculty: Dr. Brian Price
C
CRN: 89275
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 245
Faculty: Dr. Kathryn Mayers
D
CRN: 89274
Schedule: TR, 11:00 AM-11:15 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 245
Faculty: Dr. Brian Price
319. Grammar and Composition.
Systematic study of Spanish morphology, sentence structure and expository usage applied to various kinds of composition: description, narration, argumentation, etc. Same as SPA 219. Students must have taken a 200-level Spanish course or the equivalent. 4 credit hours.
Several sections are offered:
A
CRN: 84141
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 513
Faculty: Dr. Irma Alarcon
B
CRN: 84142
Schedule: MWF, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 513
Faculty: Dr. Diego Burgos
C
CRN: 84143
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 514
Faculty: Dr. Jerid Francom
319L. Grammar and Composition for Heritage Speakers.
Systematic study of Spanish orthography, word formation, sentence structure and expository usage applied to various written forms. Emphasis on grammatical knowledge, vocabulary development, and extensive writing practice. Content and skills intended for heritage speakers who are competent in spoken Spanish but want to improve their writing skills. 4 credit hours.
CRN: 90332
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 513
Faculty: Dr. Irma Alarcon
379 A. Occidental Tourist.
CRN: 88380
Schedule: TR, 9:30 PM-9:45 PM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 514
Faculty: Dr. Kathryn Mayers
3 credit hours.
379 B. Entrepreneurship in Latin America.
CRN: 89395
Schedule: TR, 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 320
Faculty: Dr. Linda Howe
3 credit hours.
379 C. Cortazar (1/2 Semester Course).
CRN: 90365
Schedule: MW, 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 512
Faculty: Dr. Mary Friedman
1.5 credit hours.
379 D. Garcia Marquez (1/2 Semester Course).
CRN: 90369
Schedule: MW, 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 512
Faculty: Dr. Mary Friedman
1.5 credit hours.
386. International Business in Spain and Latin America.
Study of the most characterisitic features of the economic and financial situation and perspectives on Spain and Latin America. Focus is on communcationg successfully in the world of Hispanic business and on acquiring an international view of that world and its cultural differences. Counts as elective for the Spanish major. 3 credit hours.
CRN: 90372
Schedule: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Greene Hall, Rm. 246
Faculty: Dr. Alan Jose
For more information, please contact Dr. Peter Siavelis, Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, or the Office of the University Registrar.
