DePauw University Catalog
Section III: Majors, Minors, Courses of Instruction

Section I:
The University

Section II:
Graduation Requirements

Section III:
Majors, Minors, Courses

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  • Art
  • Asian Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Black Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Studies
  • Communication and Theatre
  • Computer Science
  • Conflict Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Studies
  • English
  • Geosciences
  • History
  • Honors Programs
  • Kinesiology
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Music (CLA)
  • Music, School of
  • Off Campus Study
  • Philosophy
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian Studies
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • University Studies
  • Women's Studies
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    Section V:
    the DePauw Experience

    Section VI:
    Campus Living

    Section VII:
    Admission, Expenses, Aid

    Section VIII:
    University Personnel

    Latin American and Caribbean Studies       (Program Homepage)

    Faculty: A. Dziubinskyj, L. Elman, L. Elman, E. Harris, T. Hernandez, R. Hershberger, G. Kuecker, D. Lalone, A. Rambo, J. Rambo, S. Sahu, S. Sanborn

    The minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies requires a minimum of five courses, including a fourth-semester proficiency in Spanish or French (see Language Block)*, and a minimum of four additional courses selected from those listed under the Culture Block. The four Culture block courses must be taken from three different departments and at least one of these must be at the 300- or 400- level. Because of curricular overlap, no student will be allowed to minor in Spanish or French and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Students may major in either Spanish or French and minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, provided that no more than three courses are used for both.

    *Heritage speakers of Spanish who have placed beyond SPAN 232 on the placement exam, or heritage speakers of French who have placed beyond FREN 202 and who wish to continue their study of the language, must complete SPAN 332 or a 300-level language French course, and select from the courses taught in Spanish or French in the Culture Block.

    Requirements for a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies:
    Total courses required: Five
    Core courses: LANGUAGE BLOCK:
    **SPAN 232 OR
    **FREN 202
    **or placement beyond this level on the language proficiency exam
    Other courses: CULTURE BLOCK (4 courses):
  • ANTH 273, ANTH 279, ANTH 290 (if LACS topic), ANTH 352, ANTH 354, ANTH 356, ANTH 390
  • ECON 250
  • ML 197 (if LACS topic; in English), ML 260 (if LACS topic; in English), ML 264 (in English), FREN 315 (topics course, in French), FREN 401 (in French), FREN 420, SPAN 335 (in Spanish), SPAN 338 (in Spanish), SPAN 390 (in Spanish; if LACS topic), SPAN 444 (in Spanish)
  • HIST 115, HIST 116, HIST 197 (if LACS topic), HIST 206, HIST 290 (if LACS topic), HIST 300, HIST 381, HIST 382
  • POLS 150, POLS 352
  • REL 267, REL 269, REL 290 (if LACS topic), REL 370 (if LACS topic)
  • UNIV 290 (if LACS topic)
  • Note: Courses not listed may be approved for credit towards the minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies by the Steering Committee.
    # 300 and 400 level courses: One to two

    Courses in Latin American and Caribbean Studies

    LACS 100. Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies      1 course
    This introductory course to Latin American and Caribbean cultures serves as the gateway to an interdisciplinary exploration of the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
     
    LACS 290. Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies      1 course
    This course is an exploration of selected aspects of one of the societies and/or cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean, or a comparative treatment of aspects of these cultures. Specific case studies will include ethnographic research and/or readings of primary sources relating to Latin America and the Caribbean. Topics may include religion, migration, identity, gender, literature and art, and society. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
     
    LACS 390. Advanced Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies      1 course
    This course is designed to be an interdisciplinary examination of a significant theme, genre or period in Latin American and Caribbean literature and art, or an exploration of significant issues and/or periods in Latin American and Caribbean cultural and intellectual history. This course is different from LACS 290 in that its purpose is to explore the deeper questions raised by such issues as identity, ethnicity, gender, performance, and class. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
     

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    Last Updated: 8/16/2005