2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES CONCENTRATION
DR. ROBERT A. PARSONS, Director
The Latin-American Studies Concentration is designed to advance students’ awareness
and understanding of Latin America. It seeks to provide both broad, general knowledge
of the entire Latin American region, and in-depth knowledge of specific countries, regional
groupings of countries, and cultures both dominant and marginal. The concentration is open
to all majors and it consists of courses from a variety of disciplines with a primary focus on
Latin America. These courses fulfill general education requirements in the Humanities area
(Foreign Languages and History), the Social Sciences area (Political Science), and some of
them also carry cultural diversity and writing intensive credit. Supporting courses may fulfill
general education requirements in other areas as well.
The Latin American Studies Concentration is an attractive complement to many
existing majors. Related fields include foreign languages, international business, international
language/business, international studies, history, political science, theology, philosophy
and sociology. Some related professions or careers include law, government, non-governmental
organizations, non-profit organizations, banking and teaching.
Core and supporting courses are listed below. Others will be added as they are
developed.
Language (4.5–6 credits) History (6 credits)
SPAN 311-312* or PORT 210** HIST 125-126 Latin American History
HIST 213 Gender & Family in Latin America
HIST 215 Church & Society in Latin America
HIST 327 The African Experience in Latin
America
Politics (6 credits) Supporting Courses (6 credits)
PS 219 Survey of Latin American Politics SPAN 320 Introduction to Literature
PS 3XX Topical or country-specific courses SPAN 314 Topics in L.A. Culture & Civ.
SPAN 331 Spanish American Literature
SPAN/PS 295 Contemporary Mexican Culture
and Language
T/RS XXX Liberation Theologies
PHIL XXX Latin American Thought
*At this level or higher; intermediate Spanish (211-212) is a prerequisite for 311
**Elementary Portuguese is taught intensively, only 4.5 credits are required.
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