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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions L Latin American Studies LAST
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A collaborative offering of the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences. For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Communication and Culture Faculty Office, 403.220.6343.

Additional interdisciplinary courses are offered under the course headings African Studies; Canadian Studies; Central and East European Studies; Communications Studies; Development Studies; East Asian Studies; Film Studies, General Studies; Innovation Studies, Law and Society; Museum and Heritage Studies; Science, Technology and Society; South Asian Studies; and Women's Studies.

Junior Courses
Latin American Studies 201       Introduction to Cultural and Historical Roots of Latin America
An interdisciplinary survey of important themes providing a background for understanding Latin America, the physical landscape, prehistory, Iberian influence, and historical development to independence.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Latin American Studies 203       Introduction to Contemporary Latin America
An interdisciplinary survey of important themes for understanding contemporary Latin America. Indigenous cultures, contemporary cultures and societies, political trends, modern history, demography and settlement patterns, natural resources and economic development and literature.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Senior Courses
Latin American Studies 301       Field Study in Latin America
An experiential learning course, designed to provide a framework for the student's empirical learning experience during the Latin American Studies Field School. Provides a forum for the sharing of cross-cultural experiences among the students, as they analyze and reflect on the realities of life in Latin America. Students will be expected to live with a local family during the Field School, to take an active part in discussions, and to participate in events and field trips.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Latin American Studies 303       Latin American Field Research
In a Latin American field setting, this course guides students in integrating their own observations and experiences with scholarly readings on themes of relevance and importance to the particular setting. Attention is paid to the archaeological and historical contexts as well as present day economic, political, and social issues of Latin America. The regional and theoretical focus of the material will vary according to the location at which the course is given.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Director.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring or Summer Terms.
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Latin American Studies 401       Integrative Seminar in Latin American Studies
An advanced seminar involving research on a special Latin American topic integrating a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives (eg. political science, anthropology, geography, cultural studies).
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Latin American Studies 201, 203 and completion of at least eight full-course equivalents. or consent of the Assistant Dean (Student Affairs).
Notes:
May not be offered every year. May be taken as a reading course if an instructor is available.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Latin American Studies 501       Directed Study in Latin American Studies
Students devise a research question and carry out a program of independent research with a specialist on a topic in the area of Latin American Studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of at least eight full-course equivalents and consent of the Director.
Notes:
Students must contact the Director at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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