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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Closely supervised individual or small group study for advanced students on a subject not available through regular offerings. Every semester. (2 or 4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity for advanced students to pursue independent research under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member. Prerequisites: an Introduction to International Studies, junior standing, and a written proposal to the faculty supervisor and department chair. Every semester. (2 or 4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Internships join the intellect with practical internationalist experience. Students first identify a specific placement, and agree on objectives and means to gauge progress, including a 1500-word objective midterm report and 3000-word final reflective essay. Prerequisites: an Introduction to International Studies, sophomore standing, and I.S. faculty sponsorship. Course is pass/fail (S/D/NC) only, but may be included on I.S. major plans. Every semester. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Work assisting a faculty member in planning and teaching a course. Prerequisite: advanced proficiency in the area of study and invitation by a faculty member. Every semester, depending on instructor need. (4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of a senior honors thesis. Every semester. (2 or 4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to Latin American Studies through the study of Latin American women. During the past century, many Latin American women have overcome patriarchal "machismo" to serve as presidents, mayors, guerrillaleaders, union organizers, human rights activists, artists, and intellectuals. Through a mix of theoretical, empirical, and testimonial work, the course explores such issues as the intersection of gender and democratization, feminist challenges to military rule, and women's organizing in the maquiladora industry. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Comparative study of Latino and Latina political struggles in the United States. We will explore the themes of subordination and empowerment through issues such as anti-immigrant ballot initiatives in California, the election of Latino mayors in Denver and San Antonio, Cuban dominance in Miami politics, multiracial violence in Los Angeles, and battles over labor conditions, affirmative action, bi-lingual education, and racial profiling. Student projects will involve field research among the Latino communities and organizations of the Twin Cities. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Comparative study of political institutions and conflicts in several Latin American countries. Through a mix of empirical and theoretical work, we analyze concepts and issues such as authoritarianism and democratization, neoliberalism, state terror and peace processes, guerrilla movements, party systems, populism, the Cuban Revolution, and U.S. military intervention. Themes are explored through diverse teaching methods including discussion, debates, simulations, partisan narratives, lecture, film, and poetry. Political Science 140 or Latin American Studies 111 recommended. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the cultural diversity and complexity of Latin American, the course examines regional differences from an anthropological perspective and discusses how social institutions and cultural practices and traditions have been shaped, and how they have dealt with continuity and change. Ethnographic case studies explore topics related to ethnicity, social stratification, gift-giving/reciprocity, kinship, rural/urban relationships, cosmology and religion, and gender. These topics are examined within the context of particular histories, considering the legacy of colonialism, the formation of the nation-state, the emergence of social movements, post-colonial nationalism, the impact of migration and urbanization, and the effects of neo-liberalism and globalization. We will conclude with a critical examination of forms of representation of Latin America, which involve notions such as indigenismo. Every year. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the student with some basic tools for the systematic analysis of a broad range of topics and forms of cultural production (literature, cinema, art, e-texts. . . ) in the Hispanic world. It also seeks to develop advanced language skills in composition and presentation. Prerequisite: Hispanic Studies 305 or consent of the instructor. Every semester. (4 credits)
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