2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (LAST)
LAST 1104 Introduction to Latin American Culture. (3)
A study of the art, literature, history, and anthropology of Latin America
(fulfills LANG 2000 requirement).
LAST 1199 Latin American Travel Seminar. (1-9)
A travel-study seminar that provides valuable educational experience
through close contact with the contemporary life and civilization of a
selected Latin American country. Basic academic preparation in the
history and customs of the target culture is undertaken before departure.
Prerequisites: SPAN 1101, SPAN 1102, and SPAN 2103 or
permission of instructor and chair of Latin
American Studies
LAST 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies. (3)
An interdisciplinary approach to the people, culture, development, and
identity of Latin America. Attention will be given to such topics as art,
class, economics, gender, history, literature, music, politics, race, and religion.
LAST 3001 Survey of Latin American Literature I. (3)
A general survey of contemporary Latin American literature.
LAST 3002 Survey of Latin American Literature II. (3)
Focuses on the works of a current major Latin American writer or
writers.
LAST 3110 Special Topics. (3)
A study of selected topics from a specific discipline. Since the focus of
this course changes frequently, this course may be repeated for credit.
(History 3331: Colonial Latin America may be taken for LAST 3110
credit)
LAST 3210 States and Politics in Latin America (3)
A comparative study of political systems in Latin America. Topics
considered include: basic comparative political theory, modern history
of Latin American societies, politics of selected Latin American states,
and the interaction of economic and political factors in Latin America.
LAST 3930 Intercultural Communications. (3)
A study of the cultural risks confronting the business manager in an
international environment. This course will survey the differences in
values and codes of behavior among a number of cultures with the
primary focus being on Latin America. This course will give the student
the opportunity to learn how to read and respond to the organizational
culture of regulators, business associates, and customers across cultural
borders.
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