Usually offered every year. Topics in Latin American Studies Signature of the instructor required. May be repeated for credit. A library intensive course. Examines major themes and problems in Latin American studies from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Topics vary from year to year.
Perspectives from History, Literature, and Film. Examines the Latin American diaspora in the United States during the 20th-century. Focuses on the experiences of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, and Central Americans, as well as on the ways the Latino presence is changing the culture and politics of the United States. Usually offered every year. The following courses may be counted toward the concentration or program if approved by the student's advisor as fitting into the individualized plan of study.