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Hispanic Studies http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/hispanic-studies/ Director, 2000-01: David Schodt, Economics, economic development, Ecuador Faculty, 2000-01: Gwendolyn Barnes-Karol, Romance Languages, Hispanic culture and literature; Maggie A. Broner, Romance Languages, Hispanic linguistics, culture and literature; Sylvia G. Carullo, Romance Languages, Hispanic culture and literature; Christopher Chiappari, Sociology/Anthropology, anthropology of religion, Guatemala; Jeane DeLaney, History, Latin American history; James Dunlop, Romance Languages, Hispanic culture and literature; Mark Goodale, Sociology/Anthropology, Legal anthropology, Bolivia; LeÛn Narv·ez, Romance Languages, Hispanic culture and literature, migration studies; Bruce Nordstrom-Loeb, Sociology/Anthropology, sociology/anthropology; Frank Odd, Romance Languages, Hispanic culture and literature; Nancy Paddleford, Music, Latin American/Spanish music; Kathleen Shea, Biology, tropical biology; Kristina Thalhammer, Political Science, comparative politics, human rights Hispanic Studies offers an interdisciplinary structure for the systematic study of Latin America, Spain, and U.S. Latinos, whose distinct geography and cultures are unified by elements of a common heritage. Profound geographic variations, differing economic resources, and the interactions of Hispanic and indigenous cultures have yielded complex and diverse Spanish-speaking societies. Increasing socio-economic contacts between states and societies in the Americas, and the growing presence of Latinos in this country, underscore the need for U.S. citizens to deepen their understanding of the region. In doing so, students also find opportunities for reflecting on their own culture and society. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR The requirements for the completion of a Hispanic Studies major consist of eight courses: Spanish 251, Spanish 254 (or a substitute course from Spanish above that level), Hispanic Studies 333, and five approved courses dealing with Latin America, Spain, or U.S. Latinos. These courses may be chosen from among history, economics, anthropology, sociology, political science, religion, and art, with no more than two courses in any one discipline. Students may count one Independent Research Study towards the major, and they may also count up to three study-abroad courses taken in Latin America or Spain. With the approval of the Hispanic Studies Director, students may have any course with a substantial Hispanic content counted toward their major. REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE LATIN AMERICAN/ Students majoring in any discipline who have an interest in Latin America and U.S. Latinos can pursue a "Latin American/Latino Studies" concentration, which enables them to enhance their understanding of the Latin American countries and peoples, U.S. Latinos, and the interconnectedness of Latin America and the United States. Topics explored might include: the nature of social and political change, economic development, social mobility and discrimination, the role of women in society, the changing nature of Hispanic life, patterns of migration and adaptation, and challenges to cultural and artistic traditions. This interdisciplinary concentration is an individual contract negotiated between the student and the Director of Hispanic Studies. Hispanic Studies majors may not obtain a concentration in Latin American/Latino Studies. A minimum of five approved courses, subject to the following requirements, must be taken for the concentration. One of the courses must be the interdisciplinary seminar, Hispanic Studies 333, Contemporary Issues in Latin America. A maximum of two courses in a given discipline may be counted. A maximum of two courses from off-campus programs may be counted. Either Sociology 244 or ARMS 121 may be included in the concentration, but not both. An interdisciplinary paper focusing on a theme related to the concentration must be written for one of the courses offered for the concentration. This paper will be developed in consultation with faculty advisers from two different disciplines. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Hispanic Studies majors are encouraged to take advantage of the many off-campus programs available to them. Foreign study opportunities in the Hispanic area currently offered to St. Olaf students include: interims in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Cuba, and Spain; the CIEE Program in Seville, Spain; the ACM Programs in Costa Rica, HECUA programs in Guatemala and Ecuador; and the SPAN Program in Latin America. Students must secure prior approval for foreign study from the Director of Hispanic Studies. COURSES Hispanic Studies 333 Contemporary Latin American Issues Students explore the ability of Latin America's new democracies to manage the social challenges posed to the region by economic crises and reform policies. Students also study the changing character of the U.S. Latino population. The course uses a series of cases on topics, such as social programs in Bolivia, indigenous protest in Mexico, oil and environment in Ecuador, globalization and Latinos in the U.S. Offered in alternate years. FLAC; GE: HBS, MCS-G. ELECTIVE COURSES
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