2014-59

Arizona State University
University Senate
Spring 2014

Senate Motion #2014-59

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee, Eduardo Pagan, Chair
 

Date of First Reading: March 3, 2014
 
Date of Second Reading: March 31, 2014

Title of Motion: Request from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences – School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Latin American Studies

Action Requested: The Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee recommends University Senate approval of a proposal submitted by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences – School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BA in Latin American Studies
 
Rationale: This program will provide a broad foundation for students to work, live, study and carry out research in Latin America and in the United States, with diasporic communities. The structure of Latin American Studies is built on strong language proficiency, but what makes it unique is that students are able to immediately immerse themselves in content courses while honing their language skills simultaneously. This will allow the program to attract and retain students, while fostering their language and cultural knowledge.