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Threats to our planet’s environment are paramount, and global solutions are pressing. Many environmental solutions seen worldwide are coming from Latin American communities who are speaking out against the environmental devastation caused by practices such as factory farming, mega-dams, and large...

Arts and culture make us human and bring joy and meaning to our lives. In this course, students look at music, theatre, art, dance, along with festivals and rituals that highlight how Latin Americans celebrate life. Students analyze the Indigenous, European, and African roots of contemporary...

This is a non-credit, non-fee course. It is a one-semester series of lectures on Latin American Studies. A minimum of four lectures and a maximum of 12 will be offered during the semester.

In this course students explore the lives and times of legendary Latin American thinkers, artists, writers, leaders, religious figures, and rebels to understand how they shaped their worlds for better or worse. Through the lens of biographies, students learn the stories behind the lives of some of...

Latin American literature is a powerful force for social change. In this course, students compare, contrast, and analyze a variety of literature in translation from a wide range of Latin American countries, reflecting on the impact of context (the country, time period, social, cultural, political...

People, politics, and economies are more globally interconnected today than any time in human history. Students learn the historical, economic, and political contexts of current events in Latin America and make connections between these regional events and world news. Students critically analyze...

An introduction to the meanings and uses of Greek and Latin root words in the English language. Students of all disciplines will find this a practical means of enhancing their comprehension and extending their application of English. They will master the meaning and spelling of technical vocabulary...

An introduction to the nature and structure of the Latin language; reading of simple texts. This course will be especially interesting to students in classical studies, medieval history, comparative literature, the romance languages, religious studies, and philosophy. It will also be useful to...

An introduction to the nature and structure of the Latin language; reading of simple texts. This course will be especially interesting to students in classical studies, medieval history, comparative literature, the romance languages, religious studies, and philosophy. It will also be useful to...