Latin American Studies (LATAMST)
LATAMST 10 Introduction to Latin American Studies 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Lecture and 1 hour of Discussion per week for 15 weeks. 7.5 hours of Lecture per week for 8 weeks.
This course is intended as a lower division, interdisciplinary core course for students planning to pursue the Latin American Studies major, as well as other interested students. The aim is to provide an introduction to the field that integrates the offerings from the various disciplines. Particular attention will be given to the analysis of the relationship between cultural expression and the politics, economy, and history of the region.
Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 24 Freshman Seminar 1 Unit
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: The grading option will be decided by the instructor when the class is offered.
Hours and format: 1 hour of Seminar per week for 15 weeks. 2 hours of Seminar per week for 8 weeks.
The Freshman Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester. Enrollment is limited to 15 freshmen.
Course may be repeated for credit as topic varies. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 150 Advanced Studies in Latin American Studies 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Lecture per week for 15 weeks. 5.5 hours of Lecture per week for 8 weeks. 7.5 hours of Lecture per week for 6 weeks.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Advanced research in current issues or regions of Latin American Studies. The course will focus on specific areas or topics with appropriate comparative material included. Topics change each semester.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 160 The Politics of Development in Chile 6 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Term course may be offered: Summer
Grading: Letter grade.
This course examines the politics of development in Chile. We will consider the different social and economic policies implemented during the years of the Popular Unity Coalition, the Pinochet dictatorship, in the transition back to a democratic political system, and the Concertacion governments that followed. We end the course by studying challenges to the neoliberal model, including the recent massive student mobilizations demanding reforms to the educational system, as well as challenges by labor and indigenous groups. We will conclude by considering how globalization shapes the politics of development today.
LATAMST 192 Senior Thesis 3 or 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: Hours to be arranged. Hours to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
This course is designed to provide a vehicle for undergraduate students who do not participate in the departmental honors program but are interested in writing a major paper on a Latin American studies topic. The paper should be approximately 30-50 pages in length; the topic must be agreed upon in advance by both the students and faculty sponsor. Requires weekly consultations with faculty sponsor.
LATAMST H195 Senior Honors Thesis Seminar 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Term course may be offered: Spring
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Seminar per week for 15 weeks.
Prerequisites: International and Area Studies 102 and consent of instructor; senior standing.
The honors student is required to research and write a thesis based on the prospectus developed in International and Area Studies 102. The thesis work is reviewed by the honors instructor. A second reader is to be selected based on the thesis topic. Weekly reports required.
LATAMST 198 Directed Group Study 1 - 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Undergraduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall and spring
Grading: Offered for pass/not pass grade only.
Hours and format: Group meetings to be announced.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Topics vary from semester to semester.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 200 Latin American Studies Seminar 1 Unit
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Term course may be offered: Fall
Grading: Offered for satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only.
Hours and format: 1.5 hours of Lecture per week for 15 weeks.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Mandatory for Latin American Studies graduate students. Seminars by faculty and advanced graduate students on their current research on Latin America.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 230 Cross-Listed Topics 1 - 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall and spring
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: Variable.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
This course is designed to accommodate cross-listed courses offered through other departments, the content of which is applicable to the graduate program in Latin American Studies. Content varies from course to course.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 250 Selected Topics in Latin American Studies 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall and spring
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Seminar per week for 15 weeks.
Seminar will take a multidisciplinary approach to specific geographical areas with appropriate comparative material included. Topics change each semester.
Course may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 292 Directed Study and Research 1 - 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Seminar per week for 15 weeks. 1.5 to 7.5 hours of Seminar per week for 8 weeks. 2.5 to 10 hours of Seminar per week for 6 weeks.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Directed study and research for graduate students in Latin American Studies. Primarily for graduate students engaged in an interdisciplinary exploration of Latin America-related topics in subject matter not covered in available course offerings. The course will involve directed readings and writing of a report.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 298 Directed Graduate Group Study 1 - 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall and spring
Grading: Letter grade.
Hours and format: Group meetings to be announced.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and graduate-level standing.
Topics vary from semester to semester.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
LATAMST 299 Individual Study 1 - 4 Units
Department: Latin American Studies
Course level: Graduate
Terms course may be offered: Fall, spring and summer
Grading: Offered for satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only.
Hours and format: 3 hours of Lecture per week for 15 weeks. 7.5 hours of Lecture per week for 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Individual study for graduate students in Latin American Studies. Intended to provide directed reading and supervision for thesis development or special study in Latin American area.
Course may be repeated for credit. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.
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