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Latin American Studies (LAST) Undergraduate Course Descriptions

LAST 250. Introduction to Latin America [Goal 5, Goal 8] (Diversity/MGM)
The Latin American experience: geography, sociology, anthropology, history, economics, political science, and literature. 3 Cr. F, S.

LAST 350. Minorities in Latin America (Diversity/MGM)
An investigation of the position of minorities in contemporary Latin America, principally Afro-Americans and Amerindians, utilizing a comparative and interdisciplinary approach. 3 Cr. S.

LAST 370. Contemporary Issues in Central America
Social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues facing one or more Central American republics. Prereq.: 250 or junior status or consent of instructor. 3 Cr. S.