2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

LAS - Latin American Studies

150 Introduction to Latin American Studies
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IIIG; CD2; FC
An interdisciplinary course introducing students both to the culture and civilization of Latin America and to Latin American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

312 /512 Latinos in the U.S.
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD2
Cross-listed with SPAN 312
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 312 and LAS 312
Issues relevant to the Latino population in the U.S. will be analyzed and discussed through readings, films, presentations, class discussions, and other activities. Readings and films will be primarily in English; discussions will be in Spanish.

319 Politics of Latin America
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIID; FC
Cross-listed with POLS 319
Credit may not be earned in both POLS 319 and LAS 319
An examination of major institutions, groups, and selected topics related to Latin American politics.

320 Caribbean Politics
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIID; FC
Cross-listed with POLS 320
P: One course in POLS or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both POLS 320 and LAS 320
The dynamics of Anglo-phone and Hispanic Caribbean politics from Colonial rule to the present. Major topics include: colonialism; patterns of decolonization; post- colonial state power; the status of women; and recent trends in structures of dependency and popular resistance.

321 /521 Latin American Geography
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIIC; FC
Cross-listed with GEOG 321
Credit may not be earned in both GEOG 321 and LAS 321
The physical and cultural landscapes of Latin America, including North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean Islands, with attention to the major cultural, economic, social, and political currents of each region.

350 /550 Spanish-American Literature in Translation
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVD; FC
Cross-listed with FLTR 350
Credit may not be earned in both FLTR 350 and LAS 350
This course introduces students to Spanish-American authors and their writings in a historical and social context.

352 /552 Contemporary Spanish American Civilization
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD1; FC
Cross-listed with SPAN 352
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor
No credit if taken after SPAN 351. Credit may not be earned
in both SPAN 352 and LAS 352.
Introduction to the historical background necessary for comprehending contemporary Latin America. Analysis of current social, political, and economic issues, with consideration of influential personalities in present-day Latin American society.

356 Economic Development of Latin America
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IIIB; FC
Cross-listed with ECON 356
Credit may not be earned in both ECON 356 and LAS 356
Analysis of the process of the economic and social development of Latin America. Topics include: nature of economic development, obstacles to economic development, evaluation of economic policies, and the role of women in economic development.

367 /567 Survey of Spanish American Literature
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD; FC
Cross-listed with SPAN 367
P: SPAN 301 or consent of instructor; recommended to take
after study abroad
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 367 and LAS 367
Study and literary analysis of the work of the principal writers of Spanish American Literature from indigenous to contemporary literature.

410 /610 Latin America Through Independence
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC
Cross-listed with HIST 410
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 410 and LAS 410
Pre-Columbian background, establishment of Spanish and Portuguese empires and institutions in the New World, and the struggle for independence.

411 /611 Latin America Since Independence
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVC; FC
Cross-listed with HIST 411
P: Six credits of history, or junior standing, or consent
of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both HIST 411 and LAS 411
Political, economic, and cultural development from independence to present. Primary emphasis on Mexico and Brazil.

450 Capstone for Latin American Studies
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
FC; Not for GE; CP
P: Limited to Latin American Studies majors
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum senior standing
Instructor approval required
Study of a topic or special area pertaining to any aspect of Latin America or Latinos in the U.S. as approved by the supervising instructor and the Latin American Studies program coordinator.

476 /676 The Novel in Spanish America I: 1850-1950
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE; FC
Cross-listed with SPAN 476
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367,or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 476 and LAS 476
Study of the most important novelists of Spanish America, from 1850 to 1950.

477 /677 The Novel in Spanish America II: 1950-Present
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE; FC
Cross-listed with SPAN 477
P: SPAN 363/563, or SPAN/LAS 367,or consent of instructor
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 477 and LAS 477
Continuation of SPAN/LAS 476/676. Covers period from 1950 to the present.

480 /680 Spanish American Literature and Film
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
FC; Not for GE
Cross-listed with SPAN 480
P: SPAN 363/563 or SPAN/LAS 367
Credit may not be earned in both SPAN 480 and LAS 480
This course is an in-depth study of contemporary Spanish American literature and the film versions of the literature in their historical and social contexts.