Latin American Studies Minor
Latin American Studies Minor - Overview
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ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences |
The minor in Latin American Studies is designed for students interested in the social, political, historical and cultural life of Latin America. It focuses on the contemporary Latin America as well as its history and ancient heritage. It also considers the innovative aspects of recent developments, particularly the possibilities for cooperation and tensions between diverse traditions.
Learning outcomes
- Broadly identify and differentiate the diverse social, political and economic systems that comprise contemporary Latin America
- Identify and critique current political debates, and the international relations and interactions of Latin American countries with the rest of the world
- Define historical origins of contemporary Latin America, especially the interaction between the indigenous societies of the region and European societies
- Evaluate theories of development and underdevelopment as they relate to the Latin American context
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
6 units from the completion of the following compulsory course:
POLS1007 – An Introduction to Latin American Studies (6 units)
6 units from the completion of 1000-level courses in the following subject areas:
POLS – Political Science and International Relations
HIST – History
SOCY – Sociology
ANTH – Anthropology
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
POLS2011 – Development and Change (6 units)
POLS2094 – Issues in International Political Economy (6 units)
POLS2095 – Development in Latin America (6 units)
POLS2117 – The International Relations of Latin America (6 units)
POLS2118 – Democracy and Democratization in Latin America (6 units)
SOCY2030 – The Sociology of Third World Development
SPAN3100 – Current Affairs in the Spanish-Speaking World
SPAN2003 - Selected Topics in Spanish I
SPAN2004 - Selected Topics in Spanish II
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