LAC 370 — Special Topics In Lac
This class will offer students the opportunity to explore special topics in the field of Latin American and Caribbean Studies that are not covered in any of the courses currently listed in our list of classes. Topics may include major historical events and movements; contemporary or historical political and social issues of critical interest; new trends in Latin American and Caribbean music, art, or literature; or innovative scholarly contributions that provide a better understanding of Latin American and Caribbean societies and cultures. Evaluation of student work will be based on the completion of up to twenty pages of reading per week, two or three short formal writing assignments, active participation in class discussions, a midterm and a final examination.