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historical origins of Latin America, similarities and
differences among the nations of the Latin America |
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understanding and appreciation of the artistic and cultural
heritage of region |
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critical understanding of social and economic issues facing the
region and its position in the world economic system |
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knowledge of the contributions of different academic disciplines
to the study of Latin America |
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ability to understand and apply a range of theoretical
perspectives relevant to the study of the Global North and South |
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understanding of the ethnic, religious, racial, cultural
diversity found in Latin America |
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general knowledge of the geography and ecology of Latin America |
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understanding of the migration of Latin Americans to the United
States and their relationships to their countries of origin |
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understanding of the history of Latin American Studies as a
discipline and its relation to other areas of study |
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ability to apply critical analysis to issues related to Latin
America |
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familiarity with forms of information and data related to the
Latin American region and the ability to access that information |
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ability to write a lucid, well-organized research paper |
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ability to use the Spanish (or another Latin American language)
as a research tool |
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ability to collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and
quantitative data |
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ability to read, compare and contrast, and critically assess a
wide range of theoretical perspectives on social, economic, and
political issues |
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ability to critically read and reflect upon a range of scholarly
literature from various disciplines |
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knowledge of research methods in social sciences |
