Current Offerings
HST 108: Americas and the World
Spring 2010
Examines North, Central and South America in global perspectives from pre-modern times to the present with particular attention to political, economic, social, and cultural developments and interactions.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Divisional History, Division I- History, GTCS Minor Attribute, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Emily L. Wakild
Schedule: MWF, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble A103
CRN: 15456
B
Professor: Dr. John H. Hayes
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble A208
CRN: 15457
C
Professor: Dr. Theresa M. Ventura
Schedule: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Tribble A102
CRN: 15458
D
Professor: Dr. Charles D. McGraw
Schedule: TR, 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Classroom: Tribble B117
CRN: 15459
E
Professor: Dr. Lisa M. Blee
Schedule: TR, 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Classroom: Tribble A103
CRN: 15460
F
Professor: Dr. Charles D. McGraw
Schedule: TR, 3:00 PM- 4:15 PM
Classroom: Tribble B117
CRN: 15461
G
Professor: Dr. John H. Hayes
Schedule: MWF, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble A208
CRN: 15766
Examines North, Central and South America in global perspectives from pre-modern times to the present with particular attention to political, economic, social, and cultural developments and interactions.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Divisional History, Division I- History, GTCS Minor Attribute, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Emily L. Wakild
Schedule: MWF, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble A103
CRN: 15456
B
Professor: Dr. John H. Hayes
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Tribble A208
CRN: 15457
C
Professor: Dr. Theresa M. Ventura
Schedule: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Tribble A102
CRN: 15458
D
Professor: Dr. Charles D. McGraw
Schedule: TR, 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Classroom: Tribble B117
CRN: 15459
E
Professor: Dr. Lisa M. Blee
Schedule: TR, 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Classroom: Tribble A103
CRN: 15460
F
Professor: Dr. Charles D. McGraw
Schedule: TR, 3:00 PM- 4:15 PM
Classroom: Tribble B117
CRN: 15461
G
Professor: Dr. John H. Hayes
Schedule: MWF, 11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Classroom: Tribble A208
CRN: 15766
HST 275: Modern Latin America
Spring 2010: MWF, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Tribble A208 Dr. Emily L. Wakild A survey of Latin-American history since independence, with emphasis on the twentieth century. The course concentrates chiefly on economics, politics, and race.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Education European World Hst, GTCS Minor Attribute, Hst Latin Am, Asian,African Co, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Same as: HST 375
CRN: 15470
Tribble A208 Dr. Emily L. Wakild A survey of Latin-American history since independence, with emphasis on the twentieth century. The course concentrates chiefly on economics, politics, and race.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Education European World Hst, GTCS Minor Attribute, Hst Latin Am, Asian,African Co, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Same as: HST 375
CRN: 15470
ECN 258: Economic Growth and Development
Spring 2010: TR 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Carswell Hall 019 Dr. Sylvain H. Boko A study of the problems of economic growth, with particular attention to the less developed countries of the world.
Prerequisites: ECN 205
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Carswell Hall 019 Dr. Sylvain H. Boko A study of the problems of economic growth, with particular attention to the less developed countries of the world.
Prerequisites: ECN 205
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
ANT 301: Free Trade, Fair Trade
Spring 2010: TR 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Tribble A305 Dr. Jeanne Marie Simonelli This field based seminar compares the barriers to market participation experienced by independent entrepreneurs in the US and developing countries, especially Latin America. With a goal of designing an independent Fair Trade certifying body, free trade policies will be contrasted with fair trade practices, as social science and business students share their perspectives concerning why so many independent producers have trouble succeeding in a globalizing world.
Attributes: Anthropology Topics, Cultural Diversity, IDP Minor Elective, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15848
Tribble A305 Dr. Jeanne Marie Simonelli This field based seminar compares the barriers to market participation experienced by independent entrepreneurs in the US and developing countries, especially Latin America. With a goal of designing an independent Fair Trade certifying body, free trade policies will be contrasted with fair trade practices, as social science and business students share their perspectives concerning why so many independent producers have trouble succeeding in a globalizing world.
Attributes: Anthropology Topics, Cultural Diversity, IDP Minor Elective, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15848
SPN 364: Transgressing Borders
Spring 2010: TR, 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Greene 321 Dr. Linda S. Howe Identity in Latin American and US Latino Cultures. A socio-historic study of theories on culture, sexual politics, and race in relation to literary texts, lyrics of popular music, and art of Latin America and the diaspora.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Foreign, For in Eng or Eng Lit, INS Global TS-Cult After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect., Spanish and Spa Am Literature, Spanish American Literature
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14581
Same as: SPN 351
Prerequisites: SPN 317, SPN 318, SPN 217, or SPN 218
Greene 321 Dr. Linda S. Howe Identity in Latin American and US Latino Cultures. A socio-historic study of theories on culture, sexual politics, and race in relation to literary texts, lyrics of popular music, and art of Latin America and the diaspora.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Foreign, For in Eng or Eng Lit, INS Global TS-Cult After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect., Spanish and Spa Am Literature, Spanish American Literature
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14581
Same as: SPN 351
Prerequisites: SPN 317, SPN 318, SPN 217, or SPN 218
SPN 319: Grammar and Composition
Spring 2010
Study of grammar, composition, and pronunciation, with extensive practice of the written and oral language.
Same as: SPN 219
Credits: 4.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Irma V. Alarcon
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13690
B
Professor: Dr. Jenny R. Puckett
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 512
CRN: 13691
C
Professor: Dr. Luis Gonzalez
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 514
CRN: 13692
D
Professor: Dr. Jerid C. Francom
Schedule: MWF, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13693
E
Professor: Dr. M. S. Whitley
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 245
CRN: 13694
F
Professor: Dr. Patricia L. Swier
Schedule: MWF, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 512
CRN: 13695
Study of grammar, composition, and pronunciation, with extensive practice of the written and oral language.
Same as: SPN 219
Credits: 4.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Irma V. Alarcon
Schedule: MWF, 9:00 AM-9:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13690
B
Professor: Dr. Jenny R. Puckett
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 512
CRN: 13691
C
Professor: Dr. Luis Gonzalez
Schedule: MWF, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Classroom: Greene 514
CRN: 13692
D
Professor: Dr. Jerid C. Francom
Schedule: MWF, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13693
E
Professor: Dr. M. S. Whitley
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 245
CRN: 13694
F
Professor: Dr. Patricia L. Swier
Schedule: MWF, 2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 512
CRN: 13695
ECN 252: International Finance
Srping 2010: TR, 3:00PM-4:15PM
Carswell 102 Dr. Sandeep Mazumder A study of foreign exchange and Eurocurrency markets, balance of payments, and macroeconomic policy in open economies.
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, IDP Minor Elective, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect., Rus/East Eur Studies Electives
Prerequisites: ECN 201, ECN 205, and ECN 207
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14845
Carswell 102 Dr. Sandeep Mazumder A study of foreign exchange and Eurocurrency markets, balance of payments, and macroeconomic policy in open economies.
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, IDP Minor Elective, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect., Rus/East Eur Studies Electives
Prerequisites: ECN 201, ECN 205, and ECN 207
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14845
ECN 251: International Trade
Spring 2010: TR, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Carswell 019 Dr. Sylvain H. Boko Development of the theory of international trade patterns and prices and the effects of trade restrictions such as tariffs and quotas.
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, IDP Minor Elective, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Prerequisites: ECN 205
CRN: 15707
Carswell 019 Dr. Sylvain H. Boko Development of the theory of international trade patterns and prices and the effects of trade restrictions such as tariffs and quotas.
Attributes: Divisional Economics, Division IV - ECN, GTCS Minor Attribute, IDP Minor Elective, INS Global TS-Soc After 2006, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Prerequisites: ECN 205
CRN: 15707
POL 236: Government and Politics in Latin America
Srping 2010: TR 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Tribble A309 Dr. Peter M. Siavelis This course provides an overview of Latin American politics. After discussing the historical, social and economic context, we focus on the current challenges to democratic stability in the region.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Comparative Politics Courses, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
CRN: 13351
Credits: 3.0 hours
Tribble A309 Dr. Peter M. Siavelis This course provides an overview of Latin American politics. After discussing the historical, social and economic context, we focus on the current challenges to democratic stability in the region.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Comparative Politics Courses, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
CRN: 13351
Credits: 3.0 hours
LAS 210: Introduction to Latin American Studies
Spring 2010: TR 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
Tribble A302 Dr. Luis Roniger This course provides an overview of Latin American societies, politics and public cultures from pre-Colombian times to the present. Lectures will cover a wide range of topics from political, social and economic transformations to religion, social hierarchies, collective identities and personal relations. A global continental approach will be combined with case studies on specific Latin American countries and regions.
Same as: ANT 210
Attributes: Attributes: Cultural Diversity, IDP Minor Elective, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15433
Tribble A302 Dr. Luis Roniger This course provides an overview of Latin American societies, politics and public cultures from pre-Colombian times to the present. Lectures will cover a wide range of topics from political, social and economic transformations to religion, social hierarchies, collective identities and personal relations. A global continental approach will be combined with case studies on specific Latin American countries and regions.
Same as: ANT 210
Attributes: Attributes: Cultural Diversity, IDP Minor Elective, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15433
LAS 398: Individual Study
Spring 2010
A reading, research, or internship course designed to meet the needs and interests of selected students, to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Latin American Studies minor.
Attributes: INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15295
A reading, research, or internship course designed to meet the needs and interests of selected students, to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Latin American Studies minor.
Attributes: INS Minor enter WF before 2006, INS Reg Stud-Lat Am After 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 15295
SPN 318: Literary and Cultural Studies of Spanish America
Spring 2010
Study of selected major works of Spanish-American literature within their historical and cultural contexts. Special emphasis is placed on these contexts, including political structures, intellectual currents, art, music, and film, to promote understanding of Spanish America's historical development.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Foreign, For in Eng or Eng Lit, Grad Eng Foreign Lang Req, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Margaret R. Ewalt
Schedule: TR, 9:20 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Greene 321
CRN: 13687
B
Professor: Dr. Margaret R. Ewalt
Schedule: TR, 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13688
C
Professor: Dr. Mary L. Friedman
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13689
Study of selected major works of Spanish-American literature within their historical and cultural contexts. Special emphasis is placed on these contexts, including political structures, intellectual currents, art, music, and film, to promote understanding of Spanish America's historical development.
Attributes: Cultural Diversity, Foreign, For in Eng or Eng Lit, Grad Eng Foreign Lang Req, INS Minor enter WF before 2006, Latin Am. Studies Minor Elect.
Credits: 3.0 hours
Several sections are offered:
A
Professor: Dr. Margaret R. Ewalt
Schedule: TR, 9:20 AM-10:45 AM
Classroom: Greene 321
CRN: 13687
B
Professor: Dr. Margaret R. Ewalt
Schedule: TR, 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13688
C
Professor: Dr. Mary L. Friedman
Schedule: MWF, 1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Classroom: Greene 513
CRN: 13689
PTG 154: Accelerated Intermediate Portuguese
Spring 2010: MWF, 12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Greene 514 Dr. Vera C. Castro Intensive intermediate-level course. Offers the opportunity to develop further reading, writing and conversation skills and prepare for oral and written discussion of readings.
Prerequisites: PTG 113
Sames as: PTG 153
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14019
Greene 514 Dr. Vera C. Castro Intensive intermediate-level course. Offers the opportunity to develop further reading, writing and conversation skills and prepare for oral and written discussion of readings.
Prerequisites: PTG 113
Sames as: PTG 153
Credits: 3.0 hours
CRN: 14019