LAS 480 - Latin American Studies Seminar

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3

A multidisciplinary colloquium emphasizing reading, discussion, and writing on specialized topics related to Latin American society, culture, history, literature, politics, geography, economics, and business. Topics include, but are not limited to, the nature of pre-Columbian cultures; the effects of colonialism and independence on present-day Latin America; the relationship between Latin America and the United States, Africa, and Europe; and the growing presence and significance of people of Hispanic descent in the United States. Open to all majors; required for Latin American studies minors.