Course Descriptions
Migration and Globalization: Engaging our
Communities
A semester abroad program of the
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College
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Core Courses
Most students take the following three core courses,
plus an optional fourth course:
Spanish
See Spanish course options below
Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
(History or Women’s Studies 355) -required-
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Trace the historical development of gender,
class-based and racial/ethnic oppression in Mexico from the Conquest
to the present day and explore key issues in contemporary Mexican
society, such as migration and globalization.
Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(Political Science or Women’s Studies 341)
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Explores
issues of globalization and social change in Mexico, analyzing
political, social, and economic policies that promote and/or
hinder sustainable development from a gender perspective.
Particular emphasis will be placed on environmental issues and
the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest in Mexico.
Sample Class Sessions:
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Guest lectures on the economic impact and
environmental consequences of NAFTA.
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Field trip to an alternative technology workshop
in Cuernavaca.
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Field trip to an indigenous women’s cooperative
involved in promoting sustainable development. Discussion with
Mexican and Central American environmental activists
Other Course Options
In addition to the three courses listed above, students who plan
to take a full course load should also choose one of the three following
options:
1. A second SPANISH Course
See
Spanish course options listed below
OR
2. Internship Seminar
(Business, Environmental Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies,
Marketing, Political Science, Spanish, or Women's Studies 399)
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Gain 80-100 hours of work experience &/or
participant observation in a Mexican organization.
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Participate in an ongoing seminar that explores
cultural issues, organizational analysis, and personal and
professional development.
Note: Students who wish to take the Internship for
Spanish credit should have at least two years of college-level Spanish
or the equivalent.
OR
3. Independent Study Seminar
(Business, Environmental Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies,
Marketing, Political Science, Spanish, or Women's Studies 499)
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Conduct independent, field-based or book-based
research on a topic related to your major, career goals, or personal
interest.
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Collaborate with an instructor who will provide
guidance in making use of local resources and participate in an
ongoing seminar that explores fieldwork methods and cultural and
ethical issues.
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Get a head start on your senior thesis, capstone
project, or other significant project.
SPANISH OPTIONS
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SPA 111 & 112 |
Beginning Spanish I & II |
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SPA 211 & 212 |
Intermediate Spanish I & II |
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SPA/ART 231 |
Pre-Columbian, Colonial, & Contemporary Mexican Art |
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SPA 295.A |
Spanish for Health Care Professionals |
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SPA 295.F/495.F |
Spanish for Heritage Speakers |
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SPA 295.G/495.G |
Spanish for Ministry |
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SPA 311 |
Conversation and Composition |
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SPA 316 |
Conversations in Cultural Context (recommended) |
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SPA 332 |
Latin American Civilization and Culture |
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SPA 356 |
Latin American Literature |
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SPA 411 |
Advanced Conversation and Composition |
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SPA 495.D |
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature |
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SPA 495.E |
Topics in Business Spanish |
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SPA 495.H |
Topics: Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts & Voices |
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