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Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC)
Coordinator Charles E. Taylor Professor of Romance Languages Candelas Gala
Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC) is a strategy to integrate foreign language use
throughout the curriculum. It facilitates the collaboration of faculty by bridging disciplinary
boundaries, and it promotes the internationalization of course offerings. LAC encourages
multicultural understanding and an appreciation of the place of different disciplines in a global
context. It recognizes the importance of multilingualism in today’s society. Faculty and students
learn how a discipline they have first studied in their native English is approached by different
cultures and different linguistic codes.
Faculty members determine the most appropriate LAC model and level for their courses.
For more information about the various models for LAC implementation, visit www.wfu.edu/
academics/romancelanguages/related/lac.htm.
Latin-American Studies (LAS)
(Interdisciplinary Minor)
Director Reynolds Professor Luis Roniger
Associate Professor of Romance Languages Mary Friedman
Associate Professor of Political Science Peter Siavelis
The minor in Latin-American studies provides an opportunity for students to undertake a multidisciplinary
study of the history, geography, economics, politics, and culture of Latin America
and the Caribbean. It consists of a total of fifteen hours, only three of which may count toward
the student’s major. Candidates for the minor are required to take LAS 210, Introduction to
Latin-American Studies. In addition, candidates must elect at least twelve hours of coursework
on Latin America. No more than six of these twelve hours may be in a single discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese either by completing
Spanish courses through the 213 level or by undergoing an oral proficiency interview with a
member of the faculty of the Department of Romance Languages.
210. Introduction to Latin-American Studies. (3h) Introduction to the historical, economic, cultural,
and social issues that shape Latin America. Also listed as ANT 210. (CD)
220C. Afro-Cuban Cultural Expressions. (3h) Also listed as SPA 376C. Offered in Havana. (CD)
310. Special Topics in Latin-American Studies. (3h) Selected topics in Latin-American studies;
topics vary from year to year.
398. Individual Study. (3h) Reading, research, or internship course designed to meet the needs
and interests of selected students, to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member
in the Latin-American studies minor. P—POI.
Students may choose from the following list of electives when designing their minor. Additional
elective courses may have been approved since publication of this bulletin. The program
director maintains a complete list of all approved elective courses. For course descriptions, see
the relevant department’s listings in this publication.
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