ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for the approval of
new and revised academic programs. Page
2 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing department should complete form,
attach as a cover page and forward to the college dean. Documentation should
include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate
Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed
change leads to the degree of
(X ) Bachelor of Arts ( ) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of Science ( ) Other
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2. ( ) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in
record of students who select this program
( ) New minor Title to be entered in record of students who select this
program
( ) Change from provisional to permanent
status.
3. ( X)
Revision of existing: (X ) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present title Latin American Studies
Records System Program Code
( X) Add/delete required
courses/credit hours
(
) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4. ( ) Deletion of existing/disestablish:
( ) major ( ) minor ( ) Other
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Title Code______________________
5. ( )
Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do not remove
supporting documentation.)
Program Director Peter
W. Rees Date 11/12/02
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies Date
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale
for creation, revision, or deletion:
The
proposed changes to both the distribution requirements for the major and
courses listed for fulfilling the major result from the need to 1) delete
courses no longer offered in the catalog;
2) add new courses that have been offered since the approval of the
major, and 3) respond to suggestions for the need to specify the
interdisciplinary aspects of the program more clearly in the distribution
requirements for the major (see Faculty Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, minutes, January 31, 2001).
Proposed
changes to the minor reflect updated course offerings since the minor was first
approved.
b. Summary
of program:
PROPOSED CATALOG CHANGES FOR THE LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MAJOR
The Latin American Studies Program offers both a major and minor designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers relating to Latin America. This interdisciplinary program provides students with comprehensive training in Spanish language as well as Latin American literature, history, politics, geography and anthropology.
Many career opportunities are open to students who major in Latin American Studies. Because of their linguistic training and in-depth knowledge of the area, graduates of the program often find employment in government, including the foreign services, as well as in international business and banking, social work, educational organizations and non-governmental organizations that work extensively in Latin America. In addition, graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced degrees in Latin American Studies.
http://www.udel.edu/Area Studies/latam.html
Latin American Advisor: Dr. Peter Rees, 228 Pearson Hall
Phone: 302-831-8270. Email: reesaudel.edu
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MAJOR: LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
CURRICULUM
See page xx for University and College requirements. Note: The Foreign Language College requirement must be fulfilled in Spanish. Completion of PORT 106 is also highly recommended.
ANTH 265 High Civilizations in the Americas 3
GEOG 226 Geography of Latin America ..3
HIST 135 Introduction to Latin American History .3
POSC 426 Latin American Political Systems ..3
SPAN 326 Latin American Civilization and Culture 3
One of the following six courses: ...3
ANTH 251 Ethnic Arts
ANTH 323 Pre-history of South America
ANTH 337 South American Indians
ANTH 338 Arts and Crafts of Native South America
ANTH 375 Peoples and Cultures of Modern Latin America
ANTH 380 Peoples and Cultures of Mexico and Central America
One of the following six courses: 3
HIST 331/BAMS 331 History of the Caribbean I
HIST 332/BAMS 332 History of the Caribbean II
HIST 349 Modern Hispanic Societies: 1800-present
HIST 336 Topics in Latin American History
HIST 430 Twentieth Century Latin American Revolutions
HIST 477 Studies in Latin American History
One of the following two courses: . ..3
POSC 431 Latin American Politics: Countries
POSC 450 Problems in Latin American Politics
One of the following five courses: 3
SPAN 303 Survey of Spanish-American Literature I
SPAN 304 Survey of Spanish-American Literature II
SPAN 415 Latin American Literature in its Political Context
SPAN 430 Latin American Novel and Cinema
SPAN 455 Contemporary Hispanic Fiction by Women
Two additional courses selected from the courses listed above or from the following: 6
ARTH 338 Mayan Art and Architecture
ECON 311 Economics of Developing Countries
(Prerequisites: ECON 151, ECON 152)
SPAN 207 Contemporary Latin America I
SPAN 254 Latin America in the News
WOMS 250 Topics in International Womens Studies: Latin America
After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken, in consultation with the students academic advisor, to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.
In addition to the 33 credits required of the major, students must complete SPAN 201 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency. Course work in Portuguese is also recommended.
Study abroad at a Latin American site for either a semester, or a winter or summer session, is highly recommended.
In selecting courses for the major, students are encouraged to meet with the Latin American Studies advisor and choose courses that together reflect a regional (e.g. Mexico, Caribbean, Central or South America) or topical (e.g. colonialism, development, culture) focus. Substitutions for specified courses may be made with permission of the Director of Latin American Studies so long as the same disciplinary distribution is maintained.
AUTHORIZED DEGREE TITLES
Please check the appropriate
degree:
( ) Bachelor of
Applied Science
( ) Bachelor of Arts
( ) Bachelor of Arts
in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor of Arts
in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor of
Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of
Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor of
Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor of
Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of
Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor of Fine
Arts
( ) Bachelor of
Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor of
Music
( ) Bachelor of
Science
( ) Bachelor of
Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor of
Science in Education
( ) Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied Sciences
( ) Master of Arts
( ) Master of Arts
in Liberal Studies
( ) Master of
Business Administration
( ) Master of
Chemical Engineering
( ) Master of Civil
Engineering
( ) Master of
Education
( ) Master of
Electrical Engineering
( ) Master of
Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master of Fine
Arts
( ) Master of
Instruction
( ) Master of Marine
Policy
( ) Master of
Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master of
Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master of Music
( ) Master of
Physical Therapy
( ) Master of Public
Administration
( ) Master of
Science
( ) Master of
Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor of
Education
( ) Doctor of
Philosophy
This document will be retained permanently in the
Faculty Senate Office.
Revised 04/23/01