George Priestley
Office: Kissena Hall 310, 520-7334
This major is designed to provide a detailed knowledge of the development, institutions, language and customs of Latin America. It is intended for two categories of students. Those who intend after graduation to go into careers such as inter-America relations, commerce, banking, or journalism will ordinarily take the Latin American Area Studies concentration. Those intending to go on to do graduate work should choose a joint major, combining Latin American area studies with economics, Romance languages, history, anthropology, political science, or education. Prospective majors should consult with the chair or undergraduate adviser.
The courses listed below are offered as a means of acquainting the student with the physical environment of the area, its people, their languages and literature, contributions to civilization,educational and scientific institutions, arts and music, economic and political problems, history and relations with one another and with other states. All courses are conducted in English, except those dealing with languages and literature.
Area Courses
Anthropology 205, 206, 243, 397
Art 200, 244, 343
Economics 212, 383, 391, 392
History 105, 106, 243, 392, 393, 394
Linguistics 191
Political Science 236, 239, 243, 259, 291, 292
Sociology 239, 391, 392
Portuguese 43, 111, 112, 205, 206, 223, 224, 381, 382
Spanish 207, 235, 312, 370, 371, 372, 373
See appropriate department listing for description, credits, and scheduling information.
Visiting professors make it possible to offer other courses not listed here. Subjects in Special Problems, offered by the different departments, and courses in Special Studies and tutorials for 1, 2, or 3 credits under the Honors Program, allow additional flexibility in arranging a varied program suitable to the needs and interests of the student.
Students majoring in Latin American area studies alone are required to take 30 credits from the area and language courses listed. The 30 credits must include Spanish 312 or 370, Economics 212 and 383, and Latin American Area Studies 201 and 381. Candidates whose native language is not Portuguese must pass Portuguese 111 and 112 with not less than a B, or take and pass a reading proficiency examination.
Students majoring in Latin American area studies, either alone or in combination with another department, are required to take Latin American Area Studies 381 in their senior year or, with permission, in their junior year.
Joint Major: Latin American Area Studies and Anthropology
Students who are taking the joint major in Latin American area studies and anthropology are required to take Anthropology 101, plus 15 credits chosen from among Anthropology 201, 205, 206, 240, 311. They must also take 24 credits in other area and language courses, including latin American Area Studies 381.
Latin American Area Studies and Economics
Students taking the joint major in Latin American area studies and economics must take at least 24 credits in the Economics Department, which must include economics 101, 102, 205, 206, 212, and 249. Transfer students must take at least 12 hours of economics at Queens College. All students must have at least a C average for the economics courses taken at Queens and, in addition, a C in each of the required courses listed above. All majors must see a department adviser before enrolling in courses beyond Economics 101 and 102.
In addition, 24 credits must be taken from any other area courses and language courses, and must include Spanish 235 and Latin American Area Studies 381. Candidates whose native language is not Portuguese must pass Portuguese 111 and 112 with not less than a B, or take a reading proficiency examination.
Joint Major: Latin American Area Studies and Education
Students may combine the major in Latin American area studies with courses in education in preparation for teaching Spanish , Portuguese, or the social sciences. Present New York State requirements for certification in the teaching of Spansh and Portugese are 24 credits of study at the college level in these languages and 20 credits in education. For certification in the teaching of the social sciences, 48 credit hours are required : 12 in history, including at least 6 in the history of the United States; 24 in socialsciences, specifically in Latin American area studies; and 12 credits of free electives in social science. In addition, 20 credits in education are required.
Joint Major: Latin American Area Studies and History
Students taking the joint major in Latin Amercian area studies and history must take 24 credits in the History Department. At least 9 of these credits must be from History 105, 106, 242, and 243. In addition, 24 credits must be taken from any other area courses and language courses, and must include Latin American Area Studies 381. Candidates whose native language is not Portuguese must pass Portuguese 111 and 112 with not less thatn a B, or take a reading proficiency examination.
Joint Major: Latin American Area Studies and Political Science
Students taking a joint major in Latin American area studies and political science must take 24 credits in the Political Science Department. The specific course requirements are three of the following: Political Science 100, 101, 103, 104, and 105; 239 and 259; and a seminar.They must also take 24 credits in other area and language courses and must include Latin American Area Studies 381. Candidates whose native language is not Portuguses must pass Portuguese 111 and 112 with not less than a B, or take a reading proficiency examination.
Joint Major: Latin American Area Studies and Romance Languages
Students taking the joint major in Latin American area studies and Romance languages must take 24 credits from among the area courses listed and 24 elective credits in Spanish and Portuguese, including Spanish 312, 370, 371, 372, 373, and Latin American Area Studies 381. Candidates whose native language is not Portuguese must pass Portuguses 111 and 112 with not less than a B, or take a reading proficiency examination.
201. Contemporary Society and Film in Latin America.
3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq. or coreq.: English 120 and sophomore standing. A critical examination of both contemporary Latin American society and film.Organized in five thematic blocks, the course challenges the conventional wisdom about modern Latin America and critically assessen four types of film (commercial, educational, documentary, and propaganda) as texts about society. there are readings, written assignments, and class discussions. Fall, Sping
381. Latin American Seminar.
3hr.; 3cr. Prereq.; Permission of the Committee Chair. Designed primarily for seniors majoring in Latin American area studies, but nonmajors with a special intrest in such studies may be admitted. Consists of a survey and synthesis of the principal problems of Latin America, stressing the broader aspects and relationships of the materials previously studied. The purpose of the course is to correlate and to bringinto final perspective the materials previously studied in the Latin American concentraion. It is under the general supervision of the administrative committee. Each student is required to prepare and present a research paper. Fall, Spring
391.Latin American American Special Problems.
Hr. to be arranged; 3cr. Prereq.: Permission of the Committee Chair. Makes provission for intense study in a special field chosen by the student with approval of the Chair of Latin American Area Studies. Open only to upper juniors and seniorswhose previous work indicates special ability to profit from directed, individual work done outside the class. Fall, Sping