Latin America and Caribbean Cultures
The goal of this focal study is to introduce students to the cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean through an examination of their history and their varied indigenous and western social and religious practices.
Instructions for Focal Study 17
Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.
| First Cluster (complete 3 courses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ENV 210 | Tropical Environmental Biology | 4 credits |
| HIST/POLS 239 | Latin America I: Conquest-Independence | 4 credits |
| POLS 241 | Latin America II: Independence-Present | 4 credits |
| SPAN 325 | Mexican-American Cultural Explorations | 4 credits |
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SPAN 201 OR FREN 201 |
Intermediate Spanish OR Intermediate French |
4 credits |
| *The following are special topic courses. They may count toward Focal Study 17 when the topic/title is as below. Must request approval to the Focal Studies Advisor. | ||
|---|---|---|
| ANTH/REL 240 | Topics in Comparative Religion (when topic is Comparative Religion in Latin American/Caribbean Cultures) | 4 credits |
| BIOL 160 | ST: Natural History of Galapagos/Ecuador | 4 credits |
| ENGL 430 | Major Writers: Latin American or Chicano | 4 credits |