Latin American Studies (LATA)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.
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Classes
LATA 1210
Course Description
1210-1220 is an introductory sequence that allows students to develop basic fluency in Quechua, the most widely spoken indigenous language in the Americas. Students learn elements of Quechua's phonetics, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: QUECH 1210
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MTW Uris Hall 494
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Arias, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 1975
Course Description
This course is the first in a two-course sequence that studies the role of migration in the historical configuration of the Caribbean. This first part focuses on migrations to the Caribbean from the fifteenth ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASRC 1975, HIST 1975
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Morrill Hall 106
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Aching, G
Bassi Arevalo, E
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R Morrill Hall 102
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Staff
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- F Rockefeller Hall 110
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Staff
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- F Uris Hall G24
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Staff
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- R Rockefeller Hall B16
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Staff
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LATA 2170
Course Description
This course explores major texts and themes of the Hispanic tradition from the 11th to the 17th centuries. We will examine general questions on literary analysis and the relationship between literature ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MEDVL 2170, SPAN 2170
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall G22
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Pinet, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: SPAN 2070 or SPAN 2090, or CASE Q+, or permission of instructor.
LATA 3100
Course Description
This course provides intermediate level students with the opportunity to advance their oral and written fluency, proficiency, and understanding of the grammar of Portuguese. In addition, students will ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PORT 3100
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWF Uris Hall 302
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Osborne, D
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 3290
Course Description
This course is designed as an introduction to political, economic, and social issues in 20th century Latin America. Topics are organized chronologically, beginning with the crisis of agro-export economies ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GDEV 3290, GOVT 3293
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 142
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Roberts, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M McGraw Hall 145
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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- M McGraw Hall 145
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
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Staff
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- W McGraw Hall 145
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Roberts, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 3565
Course Description
This course surveys the artistic and architectural traditions of Latin America during the period of Spanish colonial rule (ca. 1520s-1820s). It will center primarily on visual cultures of the viceroyalties ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARTH 3565, ARTH 6563, VISST 3565
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G22
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Cohen-Aponte, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 3609
Course Description
Deixa Sambar performs several styles of samba, Brazil's national music. Members need not have prior background in music-making, but a good sense of rhythm is desirable. Members include students as well ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MUSIC 3609
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- R Lincoln Hall B20
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Pond, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 3612
Course Description
In recent decades the Andean region of Latin America has become a focal point of international debate over alternative models of economic development and their environmental consequences. Windfall revenues ... view course details
Seven Week - Second. Combined with: GOVT 3613
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- M Rockefeller Hall 110
- Oct 12 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Roberts, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
This course is first part of a multi-term sequence.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
LATA 3613
Course Description
The Cornell Steel Band explores the wide variety of music for an orchestra of instruments fashioned from 55-gallon oil drums, and an "engine room" of non-pitched percussion. Interwoven into the focus on ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MUSIC 3613
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- W Bailey Hall 101
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Miller, C
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 4000
Course Description
Interested in Latino Studies and Latin American Studies? This course will explore topics in Anthropology, Art, Economics, History, Literature, Government, Sociology, etc., of US Latino and Latin American ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LATA 6000, LSP 4000, LSP 6000
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- M Uris Hall 204
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bassi Arevalo, E
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 4268
Course Description
Examines the structure and history of the largest polity in ancient Mexico, the empire of the Aztecs, using descriptions left by Spanish invaders, accounts written by Aztecs under Colonial rule, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4268, ANTHR 7268, ARKEO 4268, ARKEO 7268, LATA 7268
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- M White Hall B02
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Henderson, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 6000
Course Description
Interested in Latino Studies and Latin American Studies? This course will explore topics in Anthropology, Art, Economics, History, Literature, Government, Sociology, etc., of US Latino and Latin American ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: LATA 4000, LSP 4000, LSP 6000
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- M Uris Hall 204
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Bassi Arevalo, E
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Instruction Mode: In Person
LATA 7268
Course Description
Examines the structure and history of the largest polity in ancient Mexico, the empire of the Aztecs, using descriptions left by Spanish invaders, accounts written by Aztecs under Colonial rule, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4268, ANTHR 7268, ARKEO 4268, ARKEO 7268, LATA 4268
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M White Hall B02
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Henderson, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person