Program Director: Dr. Scott Eastman, Department of History, seastman@creighton.edu
Associate Director: Dr. Tom Kelly, Department of Theology, thomaskelly@creighton.edu
Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide undergraduate students with a broad understanding of Latin American cultures and history. The program addresses anthropological, cultural, environmental, gendered, historical, political, and theological approaches to studying Latin America. After completing six courses that examine Latin America from a minimum of three disciplinary perspectives, students will have a deeper understanding of American diversity - of Latino communities in and out of the U.S. - and a greater appreciation of marginalized and less privileged peoples across the region.
Minor in Latin American Studies requirements: 18 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Spain and its Empire since 1492 | ||
| Choose five courses from three different groups: | 15 | |
| Latin American Anthropology or Sociology | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Social Stratification in the Dominican Republic | ||
| Latin American Art History | ||
| The History and Aesthetics of Latin American Photography | ||
| Modern Hispanic Art History | ||
| Encuentro Dominicano | ||
| Dominican Republic in Context | ||
| The Power of One: Poverty, Sustainable Development | ||
| Latin American History | ||
| Spain and its Empire since 1492 | ||
| Atlantic Revolutions and Empires | ||
| Latin American Politics | ||
| Latin American Government And Politics | ||
| InterAmerican Politics | ||
| Seminar On Comparative Politics | ||
| Latin American Literature and Culture | ||
| Latin-American Culture and Civilization | ||
| Encuentro Hispano I | ||
| Survey of Latin-American Literature | ||
| Latin-American Novel | ||
| The Latin-American Short Story | ||
| Twentieth-Century Latin-American Poetry | ||
| Twentieth-Century Latin American Theatre | ||
| Contemporary Latino(a) Literature | ||
| Feminine Voices from Latin America and Spain | ||
| Encuentro Hispano II | ||
| Theology in Latin America | ||
| Sources and Methods: The Catholic Church and Latin America | ||
| Jesus Christ: Liberator | ||
| Ecclesiology in Global Context | ||
| Introduction to Liberation Theology | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Courses
LAT 111. Beginning Latin I. 3 credits.
Course designed to focus on the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Classical Latin as well as provide insight into Roman culture.
LAT 112. Beginning Latin II. 3 credits.
Course designed to continue the introduction of the basic vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Latin as well as provide insight into Roman culture. In addition, selections from major authors of Latin prose will be read. P: LAT 111 or equivalent.
LAT 225. Intermediate Latin. 3 credits.
Selections from Cicero's orations and/or other verse authors. This course applies and extends the language study done in LAT 112. P: LAT 112.
LAT 301. Readings in Latin. 3 credits.
Selected readings of major Latin authors, such as Caesar, Vergil or the Younger Pliny. Review of Latin grammar and syntax. Study of the prose and poetic styles of the authors read. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 302. Latin Lab. 1 credit.
This course is designed to improve Latin language skills in reading comprehension, translation, and active, conversational Latin, while also introducing students to some of the cultural contexts of the Latin language across time and space, with an emphasis on post-Medieval Latin, beyond the Mediterranean. This is a hybrid course that meets ca.4O% online. P: LAT 112 or equivalent.
LAT 303. Latin Prose Composition. 3 credits. SP
Presentation of sufficient material for exercising the finer points of Latin style. Imitation of the masters of Latin style, especially Caesar, Cicero, and Vergil. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 400. Early Latin Authors. 3 credits.
Students will read authors of the Early period (such as Plautus, Cato, or Terence). This course is repeatable to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 401. Early Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.
Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Early period (such as the Twelve Tables, inscriptions, or readings to explore the evolution of Latin). Course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 402. Classical Latin Authors. 3 credits.
Students will read authors of the Classical period (such as Cicero, Lucretius, Catullus or Caesar). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 403. Classical Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.
Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Classical period (such as a focus on epic, oratory, or historical works). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 404. Augustan Latin Authors. 3 credits.
Students will read authors of the Augustan period (such as Vergil, Horace, Livy, or Ovid). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 405. Augustan Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.
Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Augustan period (such as a focus on historiography, elegiac poetry, or epic). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 406. Post-Augustan/late Latin Authors. 3 credits.
Students will read authors of the Post-Augustan and late period (such as Petronius, Lucan, Tacitus, or Augustine). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 407. Post-Augustan/late Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.
Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Post-Augustan and late period (such as the Latin Church Fathers or historical topics). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 408. Medieval Latin Authors. 3 credits.
Students will read various authors of the Medieval period (such as Notker, Einhard, or Aquinas). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 409. Medieval Latin Themes and Genres. 3 credits.
Students will pursue thematically-tied or genre-related readings of various authors of the Medieval period (such as a focus on history, Carolingian biography, etc.). This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv.
LAT 410. Diachronic Readings in Latin. 3 credits.
Students will read works by Latin authors from different periods. They will be linked in any number of ways, e.g., by genre, theme, or subject matter. This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv; Critical Issues in Human Inquiry: Contemporary Composition; Oral Communication.
LAT 411. Readings in Greek and Latin. 3 credits. (Same as GRK 411)
Students will pursue thematically-linked reading of the works of Greek and Latin authors from different periods (such as comparative readings in drama, or philosophy, or historiography). May be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: LAT 225 or equiv. and GRK 225 or equiv.
LAT 493. Directed Independent Readings. 1-3 credits. FA, SP, SU
Designed to meet the special needs of qualified students. Credit by arrangement. This course may be repeated to a max of 6 credits. P: DC.
LAT 498. Senior Capstone Seminar. 3 credits. FA (Same as CNE 498, GRK 498)
Directed research on a general topic; preparation and public presentation of a senior thesis. LAT 498 open only to Latin majors.