पाठ्यक्रम परिवर्तनशीलता

पाठ्यक्रमबारे सारश

This program provides students with specialized knowledge and first hand international experience. It is enhanced by strong language programs in Spanish and Portuguese, extensive study abroad opportunities, and a broad multi and interdisciplinary curriculum. A degree in Latin American and Caribbean studies prepares students for a globally oriented future. An international perspective, global awareness, proficiency in a second language and specialized knowledge of other countries and cultures in the Western hemisphere make graduates of the Latin American and Caribbean studies program highly attractive to prospective employers in many areas. Graduates find a variety of careers open to them with private businesses and corporations, non-profit agencies and NGOs, international organizations and many other entities. This program also serves as excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs. Students can go on to earn an advanced degree in LACS or in other related areas such as history, political science, sociology, international relations or public policy. Students can also choose to continue their studies in law school or business school. The following list provides examples of a few of the careers LACS graduates can pursue. Some, but by no means all, require a graduate or professional degree - attorney, business manager, conflict resolution specialist, cultural affairs officer, diplomat editor/writer/journalist, foreign service officer, international aid administrator, international trade specialist, medical professional, museum/art gallery administrator, politician, non-profit administrator, researcher, social services specialist, teacher, translator.

कार्यक्रमका खाकाहरू

The modules are required courses: LACS 101 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies, INTL 300 Comparative Methodology in International Studies (Students should take INTL 300 after completing 15 hours of the major), LACS 495 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Capstone (Students should take the LACS 495 after completing 30 hours of the major). Category A: History - Politics - Civilization 15 hours - History: HIST 263 Latin America since Independence, HIST 264 Caribbean to 1800, HIST 265 Caribbean Since 1800, HIST 266 Aztecs, Maya and Their Ancestors, HIST 364 Sugar and Slaves in Colonial Brazil, HIST 365 Modern Brazil, HIST 366 Comparative Slavery in the Americas. Politics: POLS 321 Politics of Latin America, POLS 328 Modernization, Depend and Political Development, POLS 332 Politics of Film and Reality in Latin America, POLS 333 The Politics of Contemporary Brazil, POLS 335 Cuban Revolution, POLS 366 International Diplomacy Studies. Anthropology/Sociology: ANTH 325 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America, ANTH 327 Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean, ANTH 328 Aztecs, Maya and Their Ancestors, SOCY 362 Social and Cultural Change. Spanish: SPAN 326 Latin American Civilization and Culture I, SPAN 327 Latin American Civilization and Culture II, SPAN 329 Current Issues in Spain Abroad. French: FREN 326 A Survey of Francophone Civilization. Category B: Literature - Art- Culture 15 hours - Art History: ARTH 205 Pre-Columbian Art and Culture, ARTH 255 Latin American Colonial Art. English: ENGL 233 Survey of Non-Western 20th century Literature, ENGL 234 Survey of Third World Masterpieces, ENGL 358 Colonial and Post Colonial British Literature. Portuguese Literature in Translation: LTPO 150 Portuguese Literature in Translation, LTPO 250 Portuguese Literature in Translation: A Foreign Literature, LTPO 270 Studies in Brazilian Film, LTPO 280 Studies in Brazilian Civilization and Culture Through. Literature: LTPO 350 Portuguese Literature in Translation: A Foreign Author, LTPO 450 Portuguese Literature in Translation: Comparative Literature. Spanish Literature in Translation: LTSP 150 Spanish Literature in Translation, LTSP 250 Spanish Literature in Translation: A Foreign Literature, LTSP 252 Contemporary Latin American Literature in Translation, LTSP 254 Society, History, and Culture in Spanish-American Literature, LTSP 256 The Magic and the Real in Latin American Literature and Film, LTSP 350 Spanish Literature in Translation.: A Foreign Author, LTSP 450 Spanish Literature in Translation.: Comparative Literature. Portuguese: PORT 291 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers, PORT 328 Portuguese Language Study Abroad. Spanish: SPAN 315 Special Assignment Abroad, SPAN 328 Spanish Language Study Abroad, SPAN 371 Survey of Spanish-American Literature I, SPAN 372 Survey of Spanish-American Literature II, SPAN 447 Spanish Dialectology, SPAN 454 Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry, SPAN 455 Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction, SPAN 456 Contemporary Spanish-American Theater, SPAN 457 Early Colonial Spanish-American Texts, SPAN 458 Contemporary Hispanic Caribbean Theater. French: FREN 320 Survey of Francophone Literature. Latin American and Caribbean Studies courses may count for Category A or B: LACS 103 Introduction to Contemporary Cuba, LACS 104 Introduction to Contemporary Chile, LACS 105 Introduction to Contemporary Brazil, LACS 106 Introduction to Contemporary Argentina, LACS 200 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, LACS 300 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, LACS 400 Independent Study in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, LACS 401 Latin American and Caribbean Studies Internship, LACS 499 Bachelor’s Essay.

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरू प्रवेशको लागि आवश्यकता

Students should have completed a challenging college-preparatory curriculum. The high school course curriculums are English - four units, including one unit of English literature and one unit of American literature, two units should have strong grammar and composition components; Mathematics - four units, includes algebra I and II, and geometry. Fourth unit should be higher-level math selected from among algebra III/trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a capstone math course; Laboratory Science - three units (four recommended), two of the units must be in biology, chemistry or physics; Foreign Language - three units, two units must be from the same language; Social Sciences - three units, includes one unit of U.S. history. Government and economics are recommended; Physical Education or ROTC - one unit; Fine Arts - one unit, appreciation of, history of, or performance in one of the fine arts; and electives - one unit, a college preparatory course in computer science (programming, not keyboarding) is recommended. Other acceptable electives include college preparatory courses in English, fine arts, foreign languages, humanities, laboratory science, mathematics, and social sciences. The minimum acceptable SAT scores are 1070-1230 for in-state students (critical reading and math only), 1140-1280 for out-of-state students (critical reading and math only) and ACT scores of 23-27.

योग्यता

ब्याचलर्स डिग्रीज्

प्रदान गर्ने निकाय

College Of Charleston

विभागको नाम

School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs, Department of International and Intercultural Studies