Winter 07/Spring 08 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2007 and Spring 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

NOTE: When registering for a UA South course please be sure to note the location of the course offering.

Latin American Studies (LASV)  Department Info

LASV 350 -- Readings in the Literary Genres  (3 units)
Description:  Please contact UA South Spanish Department for course information.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  SPAN350
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 350 or SPAN 350
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 330 or SPAN 333.
Identical to:  SPNV 350; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 361 -- The U.S.-Mexico Border Region  (3 units)
Description:  Evolution of the borderlands since the mid-nineteenth century, with emphasis on bi-national interaction and interdependence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST361
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 361 or HIST 361
Identical to:  HSTV 361; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 368 -- Colonial Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  From discovery through the War for Independence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST368
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 368 or HIST 368
Identical to:  HSTV 368; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 369 -- Mexico Since Its Independence  (3 units)
Description:  Struggle for political, economic and social stability; international relations, cultural patterns.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  HIST369
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 369 or HIST 369
Identical to:  HSTV 369; HSTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 401 -- Survey of Spanish-American Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to Spanish-American literature from the colonial to the contemporary period.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN401
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 350. Credit will be given for SPNV 401 or SPAN 401 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 401; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

LASV 403 -- Mexican and Mexican-American Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Studies of major works by Mexican and Mexican-American writers. Taught in Spanish although a small portion of the readings may be in English.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN403
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 350. Credit will be given for SPNV 403 or SPAN 403 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 403; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

LASV 417 -- Cultures of Ancient Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  Archaeological and ethnohistoric survey of the civilizations of ancient Mexico from earliest times to the period of the Spanish Conquest.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH417
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 417 or ANTH 417
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.
Identical to:  ANTV 417; ANTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 423 -- Anthropology of Rural Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  Historical and cultural background, and contemporary economic, political and social organization of indigenous and non-indigenous groups in rural Mexico. Primarily concerned with the people of the countryside, and the Mexican revolution.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH423
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 423 or ANTH 423
Prerequisite(s):  Previous coursework in Latin American Studies preferred.
Identical to:  ANTV 423; ANTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

LASV 429 -- The U.S.-Mexican Borderlands in Comparative Perspective  (3 units)
Description:  Describes and analyzes the Mexican-United States Borderlands emphasizing several elements of the Borderlands culture, society, economy, and policy, as well as the evolution of borderlands in comparative perspective.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  POL 429
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 429 or POL 429
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); POL 204.
Identical to:  POLV 429; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 433 -- Mexican and Mexican-American Civilization Through Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Study of the culture, history, literature and oral tradition (corridos, legends) of the Mexican and Mexican American.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SPAN433
Prerequisite(s):  SPAN 330 or SPAN 333. Credit will be given for SPNV 433 or SPAN 433 but not for both.
Identical to:  SPNV 433; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

LASV 441 -- Children's Literature in Spanish  (3 units)
Description:  Contact UA South Spanish Department for course information.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  SPAN441
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 441 or SPAN 441
Identical to:  SPNV 441; SPNV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 448 -- Government and Politics of Mexico  (3 units)
Description:  Description and analysis of Mexico's political economy, its political system, and its foreign policy, with emphasis on Mexican-U.S. relations.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  POL 448
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 448 or POL 448
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); POL 204.
Identical to:  POLV 448; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

LASV 450 -- Religion and Politics  (3 units)
Description:  A comparative examination of the relationship between religion and politics in the contemporary world.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  POL 204.
Identical to:  POLV 450; POLV is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

LASV 453A -- Mesoamerican Archaeology  (3 units)
Description:  Development of culture in Mexico and Central America from the origins of agriculture through the Spanish Conquest. Course focuses on Maya culture.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH453A
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 453A or ANTH 453A
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE).
Identical to:  ANTV 453A; ANTV is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

LASV 453B -- Mesoamerican Archaeology  (3 units)
Description:  Development of culture in Mexico and Central America from the origins of agriculture through the Spanish Conquest. Course focuses on the culture of Mexico north of the Maya area.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH453B
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 453B or ANTH 453B
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); ANTV (ANTH) 453A is not prerequisite for ANTV (ANTH) 453B.
Identical to:  ANTV 453B; ANTV is home department.
May be convened with:  LASV 553B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 462 -- Special Topics in Contemporary Latin America  (2-3 units)
Description:  This course will acquaint students with key dynamics and problems in contemporary Latin America. It examines the relationships between these trends, the consequences, and looks towards Latin America's future.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  LA S462
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 462 or LA S 462
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
May be convened with:  LASV 562.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 553B -- Mesoamerican Archaeology  (3 units)
Description:  Development of culture in Mexico and Central America from the origins of agriculture through the Spanish Conquest. Course focuses on the culture of Mexico north of the Maya area. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  ANTH553B
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: LASV 553B or ANTH 553B
Identical to:  ANTV 553B; ANTV is home department.
May be convened with:  LASV 453B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

LASV 562 -- Special Topics in Contemporary Latin America  (2-3 units)
Description:  This course will acquaint students with key dynamics and problems in contemporary Latin America. It examines the relationships between these trends, the consequences, and looks towards Latin America's future. Graduate-level requirements include a 10-page research paper and more indepth readings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
May be repeated:  for credit 4 times (maximum 5 enrollments).
May be convened with:  LASV 462.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.