Caribbean and Latin American Studies
If you think you might be interested in Caribbean and Latin American studies, you should begin with CLAS 104: Survey of Caribbean and Latin American Studies (HUM/DIV).
Caribbean and Latin
American Studies (CLAS) is an interdisciplinary program designed to
introduce students to the richness and diversity of the cultures, societies
and ecologies of Central and South America, Mesoamerica and the Caribbean.
Within the broader context of global processes and relationships, the
program emphasizes understanding the experiences of Caribbean and Latin
American peoples: political and economic structures and changes, both
peaceful and violent; population processes and transitions; environmental
stresses and local responses; post-colonial and cultural theories; forms
of expression in music, dance and literature. Because of the program's
global and comparative emphasis, the CLAS minor complements many of
the University's majors and minors.
A CLAS minor serves
as a strong foundation for graduate and professional studies and a variety
of professional careers by preparing students to be informed and responsible
global citizens. Please see the new requirements for the minor on their website. CLAS minors are vigorously
encouraged to study any of the major languages spoken in the Caribbean
and Latin America.
CLAS courses available this fall and appropriate for first-year students, subject to the availability of seats, are:
- CLAS 104/HIST 115: Survey of Caribbean and Latin American Studies (HUM/DIV)
- CLAS/GS 102: Intro to Global Studies II: Race, Culture & Identity (DIV)
- SPAN 103: Intermediate Spanish I with Lab (MFL)
- CLAS/PORT 147: SPTP: Brazilian Portuguese w/Lab
- CLAS/SPAN 201: Advanced Spanish (MFL)
- CLAS/SPAN 234: Modern Latin America (DIV)