Latin American Studies
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the UC San Diego General Catalog, 2009–10, please contact the department for more information.
LATI 1A. Zapotec Conversation and Analysis I (4)
Presentation and practice of the grammatical structures of Valley Zapotec, an indigenous language from Mexico. Course focus on listening, speaking, and writing. Students gain basic knowledge of grammatical principles in order to understand the structure and rules of the language.
LATI 1B. Zapotec Conversation and Analysis II (4)
Presentation and practice of the grammatical structures of Valley Zapotec, an indigenous language from Mexico. Course teaches comprehensive vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Course also focuses on oral proficiency/grammar, including verb conjugation and other grammatical structures. Prerequisite: LATI 1A.
LATI 1C. Zapotec Conversation and Analysis III (4)
Presentation and practice of the grammatical structures of Valley Zapotec, an indigenous language from Mexico. Course gives students an advanced understanding of written and spoken Valley Zapotec through reading, conversation, group presentations, and composition. Prerequisite: LATI 1B.
LATI 50. Introduction to Latin America (4)
Interdisciplinary overview of society and culture in Latin America—including Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America: legacies of conquest, patterns of economic development, changing roles of women, expressions of popular culture, cycles of political change, and U.S.–Latin American relations.
LATI 50XL. Foreign Language Discussion—Introduction to Latin America (1)
Students will exercise advanced foreign language skills to discuss materials and the correspondingly numbered Latin American Studies foreign area course. This section is taught by the course instructor, has no final exam, and does not affect the grade in the core course, LATI 50.
LATI 87. Freshman Seminar (1)
The Freshman Seminar Program is designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small seminar setting. Freshman seminars are offered in all campus departments and undergraduate colleges, and topics vary from quarter to quarter. Enrollment is limited to 15 to 20 students, with preference given to entering freshmen.
LATI 120/220. Special Topics in Latin American Studies (1-4)
A course designed to cover various aspects and various disciplines of Latin American Studies.
LATI 190. Senior Seminar (4)
Research seminar on selected topics in the study of Latin America; all students will be required to prepare and present independent research papers. (Honors students will present drafts of senior research theses, of no less than fifty pages in length; non-honors students will present final versions of analytical papers of approximately twenty-five to forty pages in length.) Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of LATI 50 and a working knowledge of Spanish.
LATI 191. Honors Seminar (4)
Independent reading and research under direction of a member of the faculty group in Latin American Studies; goal is to provide honors students with an opportunity to complete senior research thesis (to be defended before three-person interdisciplinary faculty committee). Prerequisites: successful completion of LATI 50, working knowledge of Spanish; minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major.
LATI 199. Individual Study (4)
Guided and supervised reading of the literature on Latin America in the interdisciplinary areas of anthropology, communications, economics, history, literature, political science, and sociology. For students majoring in Latin American Studies, reading will focus around potential topics for senior papers; for honors students in Latin American Studies, reading will culminate in formulation of a prospectus for the research thesis. Prerequisites: LATI 50 and working knowledge of Spanish.
LATI 200. Core Seminar on Interdisciplinary Research and Methodology in Latin American Studies (4)
A team-taught course wherein members of the faculty group in Latin American Studies present diverse disciplinary and thematic approaches to the region. Topics vary from year to year. Grades are based on discussions and on a series of analytical papers. Prerequisite: enrollment in the master’s degree program in Latin American Studies or permission of instructor.
LATI 210A-B. Latin American Library Resources and Research Methodology (2-2)
A detailed survey of major research methods and resources for the study of Latin America. Both conventional library materials and those available electronically will be explored. Skills will transfer to any major research library. Various methodologies will also be explored in relation to the students’ individual projects. A critical review, annotated bibliography, and a statement of research methodology, related to their proposed topics, will be required. Not offered in 2009–10.
LATI 298. Directed Reading (1–12)
Guided and supervised reading of the literature of the several areas included in the interdisciplinary fields of anthropology, communications, economics, history, literature, political science, and sociology. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Latin American Studies.
LATI 299. Independent Research (1–12)
Independent work by graduate students engaged in thesis research and writing under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor.
LATI 500. Teaching Apprenticeship (1-4)
The course is designed for teaching assistants to learn effective teaching methods through supervision and mentorship by the faculty. Student will learn handling of discussions; preparation and grading of examinations and other written exercises; and student relations.
Courses that Satisfy Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Requirements in Latin American Studies
Approved Interdisciplinary Courses: The following is a list of courses available in UCSD departments that are approved to satisfy the requirements of the major, minor, and master’s in Latin American studies. Please note that these courses may not be offered every quarter or year and new courses may be added. Check the current schedule of classes or the Latin American studies Web site (http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/las) for updated information.
The Departments of Linguistics and Literature and the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies offer language courses in Spanish and Portuguese. Language courses do not count toward the course requirements for Latin American studies degrees.
Anthropology
ANAR 100. Special Topics in Anthropological Archaeology (when Latin American content)
ANAR 153. The Mysterious Maya
ANAR 154. Aztecs and Their Ancestors
ANAR 155. Study Abroad: Ancient Mesoamerica
ANAR 156. The Archaeology of South America
ANAR 156-XL. The Archaeology of South America (FLD)
ANAR 157. Early Empires of the Andes: The Middle Horizon
ANAR 157-XL. The Andean Middle Horizon (FLD)
ANAR 158. The Inca: Empire of the Andes
ANSC 100. Special Topics in Socio-Cultural Anthropology
ANSC 125 . Gender, Sexuality, and Society
ANSC 131. Urban Cultures in Latin America
ANSC 131-XL . Foreign Language Discussion—Urban Cultures in Latin America
ANSC 132. Modernity in Brazil
ANSC 135. Indigenous Peoples of Latin America
ANTH 269. Current Readings in Latin America
Communication
COCU 110. Cinema in Latin America: Visions of a Continent in Transition
COCU 131. Cinema of the Cuban Revolution
COHI 114. Bilingual Communication
COHI 114. Bilingual Communication
COSF 140C. Comparative Media Systems: Latin America and the Caribbean
Economics
ECON 114. Economics of Immigration
ECON 161. Latin American Economic Development
ECON 162. Economics of Mexico
Ethnic Studies
ETHN 116. The United States-Mexico Border in Comparative Perspective
ETHN 117. Organic Social Movements
ETHN 118. Contemporary Immigration Issues
ETHN 119. Race in the Americas
ETHN 129. Asian and Latina Immigrant Workers in the Global Economy
ETHN 130. Social and Economic History of the Southwest I
ETHN 131. Social and Economic History of the Southwest II
ETHN 132. Chicano Dramatic Literature
ETHN 133. Hispanic American Dramatic Literature
ETHN 135A. Early Latino/a-Chicano/a Cultural Production, 1848–1960
ETHN 135B. Early Latino/a-Chicano/a Cultural Production, 1960–Present
ETHN 136. Topics in Chicano/a-Latino/a Cultures
ETHN 138. Chicano/a and Latino/a Poetry
ETHN 139. Chicano Literature in English
ETHN 144. Bilingual Communities in the U.S.A.
ETHN 145. Spanish Language in the United States
ETHN 148. Latino/a and Chicano/a Literature
ETHN 180. Special Topics in Mexican-American History
ETHN 189. Special Topics in Ethnic Studies
History.
HIEU 138. Imperial Spain, 1476–1808
HILA 100. Latin American Colonial Transformation
HILA 101. Latin American Independence 1810–1898
HILA 102. Latin America in the Twentieth Century
HILA 103. Revolution in Modern Latin America
HILA 104. Modern U.S.–Latin America Relations
HILA 112. Economic and Social History of the Andean Region
HILA 113. Lord and Peasant in Latin America
HILA 114. Dictatorship in Latin America
HILA 115. Latin American City, A History
HILA 116. El Salvador and the U.S.: Human Rights and Revolution
HILA 120. History of Argentina
HILA 121. History of Brazil
HILA 122. Cuba: From Colony to Socialist Republic
HILA 126. From Columbus to Castro: Caribbean Culture and Society
HILA 127. History, Culture, and Power
HILA 131. History of Mexico
HILA 132. History of Contemporary Mexico
HILA 161/261. History of Women in Latin America
HILA 162/262. Special Topics in Latin American History
HILA 163/263. History of Chile 1880–Present
HILA 164/264. Women’s Work and Family Life in Latin America
HILA 167/267. Historical Scholarship on Latin American History
HILA 168/268. Historical Scholarship on Latin American History
HILA 169/269. Historical Scholarship on Latin American History
HILA 170/270. Topics in Latin American History, 1820–1910
HILA 171/271. Special Topics in Latin American History since 1910
HIUS 117. History of Los Angeles
HIUS 158. Social and Economic History of the Southwest I
HIUS 159. Social and Economic History of the Southwest II
HIGR 247AB. Readings and Seminar on Colonial Latin America
HIGR 248AB. Readings and Seminar on Latin America, National Period
HIGR 252. History, Social Evolution, and Intellectuals in the Andes
International Relations and Pacific Studies
IRGN 409. Economic Policy in Latin America
IRGN 454. Current Issue/U.S.–Latin American Relations
IRGN 476. Doing Business in Latin America
IRGN 477. Latin American Politics
IRGN 479. Politics and Institutions in Latin America
IRGN 490. Special Topics (with Latin American content)
Latin American Studies
LATI 50. Introduction to Latin America
LATI 50XL. Foreign Language Discussion—Introduction to Latin America
LATI 87. Freshman Seminar
LATI 120. Special Topics in Latin America
LATI 190. Senior Seminar
LATI 191. Honors Thesis Seminar
LATI 199. Independent Study
LATI 200. Core Seminar in Latin American Studies
LATI 220. Special Topics in Latin America
LATI 298. Directed Reading
LATI 299. Independent Research
LATI 500. Teaching Apprenticeship
Literature
LTAM 100. Latino/a Cultures in the United States
LTAM 101. Early Latino/a-Chicano/a Cultures: 1848–1960
LTAM 102. Contemporary Chicano/a-Latino/a Cultural Production: 1960 to Present
LTAM 104. Cultures of the U.S./Mexico Border Region
LTAM 105. Gender and Sexuality in Latino/a Cultural Production
LTAM 106. Modern Chicana and Mexican Women Writings
LTAM 107. Comparative Latino/a and U.S. Ethnic Cultures
LTAM 108. Chicano/a and Latino/a Cultures: Intellectual and Political Traditions
LTAM 109. Cultural Production of the Latino/a Diasporas
LTAM 110. Latin American Literature in Translation
LTAM 111. Contemporary Caribbean Discourse
LTAM 120. Mexican Literature in Translation
LTAM 130. Reading North by South
LTAM 132. The Dark Side of Enlightenment in Spain, America, and the Philippines
LTEN 29. Introduction to Chicano Literature
LTEN 180. Chicano Literature in English
LTEN 188. Contemporary Caribbean Literature
LTSP 50BC. Readings in Latin American Topics
LTSP 107. Literature of the Fifteenth Century
LTSP 119ABC. Cervantes
LTSP 130B. Development of Latin American Literature
LTSP 133. Contemporary Latin American Literature
LTSP 134. Literature of the Southern Cone
LTSP 135A. Mexican Literature Before 1910
LTSP 135B. Modern Mexican Literature
LTSP 136. Andean Literature
LTSP 137. Caribbean Literature
LTSP 140. Latin American Novel
LTSP 141. Latin American Poetry
LTSP 142. Latin American Short Story
LTSP 150B. Early Latino/a-Chicano/a Cultural Production, 1960–Present
LTSP 151. Topics in Chicano/a-Latino/a Cultures
LTSP 153. Chicano/a and Latino/a Poetry
LTSP 154. Latino/a and Chicano/a Literature
LTSP 162. Spanish Language in the United States
LTSP 170. Contemporary Theories of Cultural Production
LTSP 172. Indigenista Themes in Spanish American Literature
LTSP 173. Problems in Spanish and Spanish American Literary History
LTSP 175. Gender, Sexuality, and Culture
LTSP 176. Literature and Nation (when Latin American content)
LTSP 177. Literary and Historical Migrations
LTSP 178. New Latin American Social Movements
LTSP 190. Seminar
LTSP 224. Golden Age Studies
LTSP 252. Studies in Modern Hispanic Literature and Culture
LTSP 258. Spanish American Prose
LTSP 272. Literature and Society Studies
LTSP 275. Latin American Literature/Literary and Cultural Theory Since the 60s
Music
MUS 111. Topics/World Music Traditions (when Latin American content)
Political Science
POLI 105A. Latino Politics in the U.S.
POLI 134AA. Comparative Politics of Latin America
POLI 134B. Politics in Mexico
POLI 134D. Selected Topics in Latin American Politics
POLI 134N. Politics in Central America
POLI 145A. International Politics and Drugs
POLI 146A. U.S. and Latin America: Political and Economic Relations
POLI 146E. U.S. and Latin American Relations: Security Issues
POLI 150A. Politics of Immigration
POLI 154. Special Topics in International Relations (when Latin American content)
POLI 181A. Field Research Methods for Migration Studies: Seminar
POLI 181B. Field Research Methods for Migration Studies: Practicum
POLI 181C. Field Research Methods for Migration Studies: Data Analysis
POLI 229. Special Topics: Comparative Politics (when Latin American content)
POLI 230A. The Mexican Political System
POLI 236. Immigration Policy and Politics
POLI 248. Special Topic/International Relations: Latin American Foreign Policy
Sociology
SOCC 163. Migration and the Law (when Latin American content)
SOCD 182. Ethnicity and Indigenous Peoples in Latin America
SOCD 185. Globalization and Social Development
SOCD 188D. Latin America: Society and Politics
SOCD 189. Ethnicity in Latin America
SOCG 258. Institutional Change in the Contemporary World; Latin American Societies in a Comparative Perspective
Theatre and Dance
TDMV 140 . Beginning Dances of the World
TDMV 141 . Advanced Dances of the World
TDMV 142 . Latin Dance of the World
THHS 108. Luis Valdez
THHS 110. Chicano Dramatic Literature
THHS 111. Hispanic-American Dramatic Literature
THHS 112. Gay and Lesbian Themes in U.S. Latino Theatre
TDHT 108. Luis Valdez
TDHT 110. Chicano Dramatic Literature
TDHT 111. Hispanic-American Dramatic Literature
TDHT 112. Gay and Lesbian Themes in U.S. Latino Theatre
Urban Studies and Planning
USP 135. Asian and Latina Immigrant Workers in the Global Economy
Visual Arts
VIS 126AN. Pre-Columbian Art of Ancient Mexico and Central America
VIS 126BN. Art and Civilization/Ancient Maya
VIS 126G. Problems in Mesoamerican Art History
VIS 126H. Problems in Ancient Maya Iconography and Inscriptions
VIS 126P . Latin American Art: Modern to Postmodern 1890–1950
VIS 126Q. Latin American Art: Modern to Postmodern 1950–Present
VIS 126R . Latin American Photography
VIS 128CN. Topics in Modern Art History (when Latin American content)
VIS 128DN. Topics in Non-Western Art History
VIS 129CN. Special Problems in Modern Art History (when Latin American content)
VIS 129DN. Special Problems in Non-Western Art History (when Latin American content)
VIS 152. Film in the Social Context (when Latin American content)