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Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies The University of North Carolina at Charlotte College of Arts and Sciences ______________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies Request for Authorization to Establish REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A NEW DEGREE PROGRAM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Date: March 1, 2003 Constituent Institution: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte CIP Discipline Specialty Title: Latin American Studies st CIP Discipline Specialty Number: 05.0107 Level: B # M # D # 1 Prof # Exact Title of Proposed Program: Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies Exact Degree Abbreviation (e.g. B.S., B.A., M.A., M.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.): B.A. Does the proposed program constitute a substantive change as defined by SACS? Yes No a) Is it at a more advanced level than those previously authorized? Yes No j b) Is the proposed program in a new discipline division? Yes No j Proposed date to establish degree program (allow at least 3-6 months for proposal review): month August year 2004 Do you plan to offer the proposed program away from campus during the first year of operation? Yes No If so, complete the form to be used to request establishment of a distance learning program and submit it along with this request. Not applicable 1 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte 2 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page .................................................................................................................1 Table of Contents.....................................................................................................3 Executive Summary.................................................................................................5 I. Description of the Program ...........................................................................7 II. Justification for the Program .........................................................................9 III. Program Requirements and Curriculum......................................................16 IV. Faculty.........................................................................................................28 V. Library.........................................................................................................30 VI. Facilities and Equipment.............................................................................31 VII. Administration.............................................................................................32 VIII. Accreditation ...............................................................................................34 IX. Supporting Fields........................................................................................34 X. Additional Information................................................................................35 XI. Budget .........................................................................................................35 XII. Evaluation Plans..........................................................................................35 XIII. Reporting Requirements..............................................................................37 XIV. Starting Date and Institutional Approval ....................................................37 Appendices A. Faculty Vita B. Course Proposals and Syllabi C. Consultant Report D. Letters of Support E. Consultation on Library Holdings F. Budget Projections for the First Three Years of Program Operation 3 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte 4 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte Executive Summary The proposed Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program, including the fields of African-American Studies, anthropology, Spanish and Portuguese languages, literature and culture, history, and political science. The program provides students with skills and knowledge to understand Latin America and Caribbean societies. These regions are of growing importance as economic interdependencies and migration continue to grow. Students will be prepared for graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, and law; for work with the burgeoning Hispanic population of North Carolina; for careers in the foreign service, the military, and other governmental agencies; for careers in non-governmental organizations with an international orientation; and for careers in international business. The major in Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 30 semester hours in courses approved for Latin American Studies credit to include: (1) L T AM 11 00 (Introduction to Latin America); (2) a minimum of two courses from each of the three following perspectives: Economy and Society; Historical Context; and Literature and the Arts, for a total of at least 24 semester hours; and (3) LTAM 4600 (Latin American Studies Seminar). Majors must also complete advanced work in Spanish and/or Portuguese and an international experience as stipulated in the core curriculum. Each student, in consultation with an advisor, will prepare a Plan of Study for completion of these requirements upon declaration of the major. The vast majority of courses are currently offered at UNC Charlotte. These courses will be cross-listed as Latin American Studies (LTAM) courses. Because of the commitment of the participating departments, the strength of the faculty, and the efficient use of cross-listed courses, the B.A. in Latin American Studies would be implemented at little expense. UNC Charlotte has a long history of commitment to international education and programming, and Latin American Studies is a high priority. In 1998, a faculty team secured an Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL) grant from the U.S. Department of Education for strengthening Latin American studies at the University. Funds from this first grant were used to add a specialist in Latin American history, as well as to fund the development of 12 new Latin American Studies courses. Over the last several years, UNC Charlotte has assembled a cadre of Latin Americanist faculty in the Departments of History, Languages and Culture Studies, Political Science, and Sociology and Anthropology. We currently have 14 faculty members teaching courses in Latin American Studies. This faculty strength has helped the Latin American concentration in the newly established B.A. in International Studies grow to 28 students in Fall 2002. Growth in interest in Latin American Studies is a phenomenon found in other institutions. The Duke – UNC-Chapel Hill Latin American consortium reports a similar increase in student interest. The head of the Duke – - UNC-Chapel Hill consortium has expressed support for the proposed program. While the B.A. in Latin American Studies and B.A. in International Studies will be highly complementary, the students in the two programs are likely to have different goals. International Studies are more inclined to pursue a career in the foreign service or other professions that require an understanding of international and global issues. Students in the Latin American Studies program will develop an in-depth understanding of one area of the world. It is the Latin American 5 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte American Studies graduates who will have the skills and knowledge to help the region thrive with the Spanish-speaking population of the state continues to grow. Emphasizing the commitment to Latin American Studies, UNC Charlotte is a key participant in two University of North Carolina Latin American partnerships: one with the Instituto Tecno1ógico de Monterrey in Mexico (Monterrey Tec), and one with the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Brazil. The interdisciplinary program will be administered within the College of Arts and Sciences by a Coordinator, who will work with the participating departments and the Latin American Studies Faculty. Atkins Library has a strong monograph collection in Latin American Studies, and subscribes to the most important English-language journals in Latin American Studies. Thanks to recent U.S. Department of Education grants and three gifts of books from private donors, library holdings are sufficient to operate the program. No additional facilities are required to implement the program, as the proposed major will capitalize on existing courses through cross-listings. All the departments that support the proposed Latin American Studies program will gain additional space as new buildings are constructed on campus over the next one to two years. Increases in classroom and office space will accommodate growth in enrollments. 6 Request to Establish Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies UNC Charlotte I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM A. Description of the Program The major in Latin American Studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is an interdisciplinary program centered on a variety of fields, including African-American Studies, anthropology, Spanish and Portuguese language, literature and culture, history, and political science. It also includes substantial training and education in Spanish and/or Portuguese. The program is structured to give students skills and knowledge to understand and analyze the societies of Latin America and the Caribbean — a region of key importance in the age of globalization and mass migration. The program is an excellent foundation for graduate
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