The Program
Requirements for the Major: Fourteen courses, including five courses in Latin American history, politics, society and culture; one of the following courses contributing to an understanding of Latin American problems - Economics 43, Sociology 137 or 143, Anthropology 42; six courses in Spanish or Portuguese language and literature; two courses devoted to a senior project. No course from languages and humanities/social science lists can be counted twice to meet these requirements. Each student participates in a Term Abroad program where one course is in the Spanish or Portuguese language or literature and counts toward fulfilling the six-course language requirement for the major.

Requirements for the Interdepartmental Major: Eight courses including three in Latin American history, politics, society and culture; four courses in Spanish or Portuguese above the introductory level, or equivalent proficiency; and a one course senior project. No course can be counted twice.

Requirements for the Minor: Six courses including three in Latin American history, politics, society and culture; three in Spanish or Portuguese above the introductory level. No course can be counted twice.

Requirements for Honors:To be eligible for honors, a student must (1) attain a minimum index of 3.30 in courses counted toward the major; (2) a cumulative index of 3.00 or better; (3) a grade of "A minus" or higher on the senior project; (4) distinctive performance in an oral exam based on the senior project.

Director: Professor Meade

Advisors: Professors Garcia, Huggins, Izurieta, V. Martinez, Meade, Moyano, Nichols

190-97. Independent Study (Fall, Winter, Spring)

09-199. Senior Project (Fall, Winter)

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