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BA in Latin American Studies


Applications to this program are currently suspended. No new admissions will be permitted.


Courses Constituting the Field of Latin American Studies


Courses with a Focus on Latin America

  • All courses labelled Latin American Studies (LAST)

  • Anthropology 321, 421

  • Archaeology 341, 343, 345, 347, 503*, 537

  • History 365, 367, 410.02, 467, 471, 472, 487, 565, 569

  • Political Science 455, 473, 481, 565, 579*

  • Spanish 421, 423, 441, 471, 473, 499, 599*

Context Courses

  • Development Studies 375, 393, 405

  • Economics 337

  • Geography 456

  • History 305

  • Indigenous Studies 399, 407

  • Political Science 279, 359

*Subject to approval by the Program Co-ordinator when focused on Latin American topics.


A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.1 Major Degree Programs.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 42 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Latin American Studies while fulfilling the following requirements:

1. Core Courses: 9 units Latin American Studies 211, 311, 401.

2. Seminar or Research Course: 3 units from Archaeology 503, 537; History 565, 569; Latin American Studies 501; Political Science 579; Spanish 553, 555, 571, 599.

*Subject to approval by the Program Co-ordinator when focused on Latin American topics.

3. Latin American Studies Options: 30 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Latin American Studies including at least 24 units chosen from the list of “Courses with a Focus on Latin America” with at least 6 units from each of two disciplines listed.

C. Other Requirements

1. Language: Successful completion of Spanish 303 or demonstration of proficiency to that level as assessed by the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures. This requirement can be fulfilled by a similar level of proficiency in Portuguese; consult with the Program Co-ordinator of Latin American Studies regarding assessment.

2. Research Methodology: 3 units from Communication and Media Studies 313, History 300, Political Science 399, Psychology 300, Sociology 313.

D. Degree Options

The BA in Latin American Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.

Note: Students who fulfill the minimum language requirement prior to entering the university are strongly urged to take additional courses in Spanish to improve their language skills.


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