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.