LLAS 103 - Survey of Latin American Studies

Description:
A multi-disciplinary survey of Latino and Latin American studies, presented in three main components: People and the Land, The Environment and the Human Condition, and Socio-Political Spectrum. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify major historical benchmarks in the Latin American experience from the conquest and colonial era to the present.
Identify the connections of Latin American History and Cultural movements and the Latino communities in the United States.
Compare the diversity of historical, social, and economic experiences of Latinos in the United States.
Identify major issues in Latino and Latin American experience: including colonialism, slavery, independence, revolution, global capitalism, authoritarianism, democracy, indigenous rights, and immigration.
Identify music and dance genres representative of Latino and Latin American aesthetics.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/5/2019

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online