Courses

A study of various Latin American cultures from their origins to the present day. Lectures and readings in English.

An overview of the Latin American political revolutions of the early nineteenth century, which culminated with the erection of new Spanish American republics and an independent Brazilian Empire in the 1820s. The course begins with the imperial reforms on the eighteenth century and proceeds to examine the processes by which the Spanish and Portuguese empires lost legitimacy in the Americas.

Students will study selected novels from Latin America. The course will also consider the literature's historical and political contexts. (MULT) (WI)

This course focuses on the history of people of Latin American descent (Latinas/os) living in the United States. Although students will examine communities comprised of people of Central and South American descent, the focus of this course will be on the four largest Latinx groups: those of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican descent.

Explores issues and problems in the area of law, including the nature and rule of law, the aims and roles of legal systems, morality and law, obligations to obey the law, and systematic injustices related to race, ethnicity, and gender. (Cross-listed as PSC 336 and PHL 336)

Explores issues and problems in the area of law, including the nature and rule of law, the aims and roles of legal systems, morality, and law, obligations to obey the law, and systematic injustices related to race, ethnicity, gender. (Cross-listed as PSC 336 and CJ 336) Cross-Listed: CJ 336, PSC 336

Explores issues and problems in the area of law, including the nature and rule of law, the aims and roles of legal systems, morality and law, obligations to obey the law, and systematic injustices related to race, ethnicity, and gender. (Cross-listed as CJ 336 and PHL 336)

Explores issues and problems in the area of law, including the nature and rule of law, the aims and roles of legal systems, morality, and law, obligations to obey the law, and systematic injustices related to race, ethnicity, gender.

An exploration into the requirements to be classified as an expert in the American criminal justice system. Students will perform an in-depth analysis of the Federal Evidence Code to enhance their knowledge of what evidence is and is not admissible in court. Students will develop expert findings and participate in court simulations of expert testimony.

This survey course will familiarize students with federal and state laws and regulations relevant to archaeology and anthropology, such as the Antiquities Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA), Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and among others.