All Latin American Studies courses are developed to recognize and appreciate cultural
diversity both in the U.S.A and abroad.
Introductory level LAS teach students to:
a. recognize scholarly and other intellectual work done in two or more
disciplines that contribute to Latin American Studies
b. think and critically evaluate an author's argument
c. write short essays using evidence to support a thesis
d. analyze arguments and explanations
e. learn how to access and evaluate information about Latin America obtained
through the internet
f. recognize and state the value inherent in different intellectual positions
g. recognize implicit messages or representations in oral, written or visual forms of communication
h. communicate ideas about Latin America through oral and visual presentations
i. recognize the most important issues facing Latin American Society today
J. understand the role of people of Latin American descent living in the United
States throughout that nation's history
Intermediate and advanced LAS courses teach students to:
a. compare development in different time periods or geographical regions ofLatin
America to understand these differences and similarities
b. recognize and understand the regional, ecological, racial and ethnic
diversity of Latin America
c. recognize the most important contributions of Latin American peoples to the
world
d. read more demanding texts in English about Latin American subject matter
e. improve understanding of texts written in Spanish and/or Portuguese about
Latin American subject matter
f. recognize cause-and-effect; be able to state and defend a causal argument