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Requirements
To complete an undergraduate concentration in Latin American Studies, students must earn a minimum of 15 credits in Latin American Studies and acquire facility in Spanish, Portuguese, or Quechua. Courses, selected from the approved list, must represent at least three fields and include at least one at an advanced level. All courses must have 50% Latin American content or a coursework that equals 50% or more of the effort for the course. Language course below the 200 level may not be counted toward the credit requirement, but language facility may be demonstrated by successfully completing Spanish 219, Portuguese 219, Quechua 219, or the equivalent.
Checklist
To help you determine if you qualify for a concentration in Latin American Studies:
- Have you (or will you) complete 15 credits in Latin American courses?
- Have you successfully completed Spanish 219, Portuguese 219, Quechua 219, or a language proficiency exam?
- Have you taken at least one advanced level course (300-400) from the Latin American Studies Concentration Advanced course list?
- Have you taken courses from the Latin American Studies Course List in at least three different fields?
Registration
- Print this application for “Concentration in Latin American Studies” (Click here to download the application) or an application can be obtained from the Program in Latin American Studies, 190 Uris Hall.
- Bring the completed form and your transcript to the Latin American Studies Program Office, 190 Uris Hall.
- Your application is reviewed by program staff and then given to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Karen Graubart, kbg6@cornell.edu.
- Students taking a concentration in Latin American Studies are members of the Latin American Studies Program.
Introductory & Advanced Level Courses
For a list of our introductory and advanced level courses, please view the courses listed in the database at http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/latinamerica/courses/.
LAT A 220/SPANL 220
Perspectives on Latin America
This course is strongly recommended for Latin American Studies Concentrators.
This interdisciplinary, co-taught course will be offered every year through the Latin American Studies Program. It is highly recommended for Latin American Studies Concentrators. Topics will vary by semester, but readings will always focus on current research in various disciplines and regions of Latin America. The range of issues addressed will include economic, social, cultural and political trends and transitions in the area. In the weekly meetings, instructors and guest lecturers will facilitate student discussions. Students taking the course are required to participate in all class discussions and write one research paper in their chosen focus area.
Latin American Concentrators Awards Ceremony May 2005
