Topic 1: Latin American Civilization: The Colonial Experience. A broad survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American past, stressing both that area's achievements and its enduring problems. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310K, 346K, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 1), 366 (Topic 2: Latin America before 1810). Same as: HIS 310K

Topic 2: Latin American Civilization: The National Experience. A broad survey of the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Latin American past. Only one of the following may be counted: History 310L, 346L, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 2), 366 (Topic 3: Latin America since 1810). Same as: HIS 310L

Topic 3: Introduction to Mesoamerican Archaeology. Introduction to ancient Mesoamerica from the time of emerging social inequality in the formative period until the Spanish conquest of Mexico-Tenochtitlan in the sixteenth century. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 310L (Topic 1: Introduction to Mesoamerican Archaeology), 314C, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 3).

Topic 4: Anthropology of Latin America. Provides a framework for understanding contemporary concerns in Latin America.

Topic 5: Film and History in Latin America: Colonial Period. Introduction to selected subjects in Latin American history and culture through film, readings, documentaries, class discussion, and lectures. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic: Film History in Latin America: Colonial), 310M, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic: Film History in Latin America: Colonial), Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 5). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: HIS 310M

Topic 6: Film and History in Latin America: Modern Period. Introduction to selected subjects in Latin American history and culture through film, readings, documentaries, class discussion, and lectures. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic: Film History in Latin America: Modern), 310N, Latin American Studies 310 (Topic: Film History in Latin America: Modern), 310 (Topic 6). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: HIS 310N

Topic 7: Liberation in the African Diaspora. Examination of liberation and freedom struggles in the African diaspora, focusing on common intellectual, political, and social currents among the diaspora's various groups. Course focuses on three major themes: abolitionism, Pan-Africanism and national liberation, and hip hop. Particular emphasis will be on the ideas associated with these movements, and the major organizations and intellectual currents in all three. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 315S, 317E (Topic 3), Latin American Studies 310 (Topic 7). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 315S