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Miami Plan Thematic Sequences
Completion of a minor in Latin American Studies satisfies the Miami Plan Thematic Sequence requirement. Latin American Studies minors do not need a Thematic Sequence.
Students who are not LAS minors or majors may complete a Thematic Sequence by taking nine hours outside of the department of their declared major.
LAS Thematic Sequence 1:
Modern Latin American Development
Focuses on broadly defined development in Latin America from the 19th century forward from a central sociopolitical perspective, and allows students to assess the dynamic nature of political and economic institutions from historical, political and geographic perspectives. LAS 208, a broad survey course, is recommended to be taken first; however, the courses may be taken in any order as long as 9 or more credit hours are completed.
Highlighted courses* are approved for the 2012/2013 academic year.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAS 208 | Latin American Civilization after 1825 | 3 |
| LAS/HST 217 | Modern Latin American History* | 3 |
| LAS/BWS/HST 243 | History of European Slavers* | 3 |
| LAS /HST 260 | Latin America in the United States* | 3 |
| LAS 410 | Current Latin American Issues | 3 |
| LAS/IES 414 | Latin American Environmental Affairs | 3 |
| GEO 304 | Latin American Development | 3 |
| POL 337 | Politics of Latin America | 4 |
LAS Thematic Sequence 2:
People and Power in the Americas
Provides an interdisciplinary treatment of some of the major social and political issues confronting the Americas now and in the 21st century. Examines the relations and differences between the U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean societies, characterizes and contrasts world views from various social groups across the Americas, explores social conflict within and between countries of the Americas, and treats such critical issues as human migration and economic integration. Courses are recommended to be taken in the order listed below; however, 3 courses may be taken in any order.
Highlighted courses* are approved for the 2012/2013 academic year.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAS 208 | Latin American Civilization after 1825 | 3 |
| LAS/HST 217 | Modern Latin American History* | 3 |
| LAS/ENG 254 | Latino/a Literature and the Americas* | 3 |
| LAS /HST 260 | Latin America in the United States* | 3 |
| LAS 315 | Latin American Diaspora Communities and Issues* | 3 |
| LAS/HST 319 | Revolution and Social Movement in Latin America* | 3 |
| LAS/BWS/HST 385 | Race, Science, Disease in Tropical Americas* | 3 |
| ATH 305 | Peoples & Cultures of Latin America | 3 |
| POL 326 | Comparative Ethnic Politics | 3 |
| POL 378 | Latin America: The Region & the World | 3 |
| GEO 405 | The Caribbean in Global Context | 3 |