Courses in Latin American Studies

For the most current information about courses offered in Latin American Studies, please consult the College's Dynamic Schedule website.

131. Survey of Latin American History to 1824
Fall (3) Konefal, Staff
The development of Latin America from Pre-Columbian times to 1824 with emphasis on the interaction of European, Indian and African elements in colonial society.

132. Survey of Latin American History, 1824-present
Spring (3) Konefal, Staff.
The development of Latin America from 1824 to the present, emphasizing the struggle for social justice, political stability and economic development.

200. Transfer Elective Credit

290. Topics in Latin American Studies
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff.
Selected topics in LAS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

300. Transfer Elective Credit

350. Latin American Cultures, Politics and Societies
Fall (3) 
Interdisciplinary study of the cultural practices, political economies, and societal structures of Latin America with an emphasis on contemporary issues that have their roots in Latin American colonial foundations and nation-building.

390. Topics in Latin American Studies.
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff.
Selected topics in LAS are offered occasionally. The topic to be considered will be announced prior to the beginning of the semester. These courses may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

400. Immersion Experience
Fall and Spring (0, 0)
Immersion Experience: An experience beyond the William and Mary classroom clearly linked to Latin America or Latino populations. LAS 400 or approval of LAS director required of LAS majors. Graded Pass/Fail.

440. Seminar Topics in Latin American Studies
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff.
Selected seminar topics in LAS are offered occasionally. These seminars may be repeated for credit if the topic varies.

450. Senior Seminar in Latin American Studies.
Fall or Spring (1-4) Staff.
Senior-level, in depth study of a topic relevant to Latin American Studies.

480. Independent Study in Latin American Studies.
Fall or Spring (1-3) Staff.
For majors and minors who have completed most of their requirements and who have secured approval from a supervising instructor. LAS 480 may be repeated for credit, if the topic varies.

495-496. Senior Honors in Latin American Studies.
Fall, Spring (3,3) Staff.
Please see the detailed description of the honors process in the opening of the Global Studies catalogue section.