Latin-American Studies, B.A.

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The Latin American Studies Program offers interdisciplinary degrees with a focus on the history, economies, politics, cultures, art and literature, and social movements of Latin America and the transnational experiences of Latin American populations in diaspora. The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Latin American Studies affords the student a wide range of career opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, including work in government, teaching, not-for-profit organizations, business, and other fields.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies Program is 120 units, of which 45 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree ( 45 units)

Lower Division Required Courses (6 units)

Upper Division Required Courses (12 units)

Language Requirement (3 units)

All Latin American Studies students must demonstrate familiarity with Spanish, Portuguese, or an indigenous language from Latin America by completing 3 units of coursework in one of said languages. Lower-division courses that meet the language requirement include:

Spanish language 16 unit sequence
SPAN 1001 - Elementary Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers 1 (4)
SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers 2 (4)
SPAN 1050 - Elementary Spanish for Heritage Speakers (4)
SPAN 1100 - Spanish Conversation for Professions (3)
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers 1 (4)
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers 2 (4)
SPAN 2050 - Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers (4)
Upper-division language courses must be relevant to Latin American Studies. They include:
SPAN 3150 - Spanish-American Civilization (3)
SPAN 3400 - Hispanic Film (3)
SPAN 4110 - Spanish-American Literature I (3)
SPAN 4130 - Spanish-American Literature II (3)
SPAN 4170 - Spanish-American Short Story (3)
SPAN 4210 - Mexican Literature of Twentieth Century (3)
SPAN 4310 - Spanish-American Testimony (3)
SPAN 4441 - Masterworks of Spanish American Literature (3)
SPAN 4541 - Special Topics - Latin America (1-3)
SPAN 4750 - Spanish American Theater (3)
SPAN 4830 - Intellectuals and Ideas in Latin America (3)
SPAN 4850 - Southern Cone Fiction (3)

Elective Courses (24 units)

History Electives (6 units)

Students must select any two courses from the list below.

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