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Professors: Alex Dupuy (Sociology), Oliver W. Holmes (History), Karl Scheibe (Psychology), Diana Sorensen (Romance Languages and Literatures), Ann M. Wightman (History)

Associate Professors: Gage Averill (Music), James McGuire (Government)

Assistant Professors: Robert Conn (Romance Languages and Literatures), Gareth Williams (Romance Languages and Literatures)

Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated view of Mesoamerica, South America, and the Caribbean. The interdisciplinary approach is complemented by concentration in a specific discipline. The program thus can be adapted to the special interests of each student. A student who completes this program will receive a degree in Latin American studies with concentration in a particular department. A double major in that department is an option for Latin American studies majors.

Major program. Twelve semester courses are required, including at least six in Latin American studies and at least five in a department of concentration. The courses in Latin American studies may be satisfied by a combination of on-campus courses and tutorials and study in Latin America. These courses must include Colonialism and its Consequences in the Americas (LAST 200), Modern Latin American Literature and Civilization (LAST 226), Survey of Latin American History (LAST 245), and one course in the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, economics, government, sociology). The concentration program consists of five courses that count toward a major in the discipline that the student chooses for concentration. A course may satisfy more than one requirement even though it earns only one credit toward the total of 12 needed for the major. During the senior year, majors are expected to elect a research seminar or tutorial in either Latin American studies or their department of concentration. Majors must maintain an average of B- or above in Latin American studies courses. Departmental honors will be awarded to majors who have completed a senior thesis of exceptional quality and who have a distinguished record of course work in Latin American studies.

Study abroad. Students may spend a semester or a year in a program in Latin America approved by the University's International Studies Committee. Additional regulations apply to Latin American studies majors.

Admission. To apply for a major in Latin American studies, the student must obtain approval from a member of the Latin American Studies Committee who is in the proposed department of concentration. This faculty member, who normally becomes the studentÃs adviser, then presents the proposed program of study and research to the Latin American Studies Committee for final approval. The student must demonstrate competence in either Spanish or Portuguese and must present a proposed program and an academic record showing interest and ability in both Latin American studies and the department of concentration. Applications for the major should be made during the second semester of the sophomore year.