The Bachelor of Global and International Studies (B.G.In.S) is committed to Carleton University’s long tradition of study and research that focuses on international problems and perspectives. Students in this program will benefit from opportunities uniquely linked to the university’s location in Ottawa by providing access to a wide range of national and international institutions, associations and agencies.
Students pursuing undergraduate studies in the BGINS program have the opportunity of pursuing a specialization in Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
If you have an interest in the region, then consider a program of study that will allow you to develop the kind of expertise that is certain to enhance your undergraduate training and prepare you professionally.
Future career paths include development, foreign affairs, graduate work in humanities and social sciences, Non-Governmental Organizations, human rights and social justice, business, journalism, travel industry, education and research.
Get in touch with the Coordinator of Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Professor Diptée, to learn more about the possibilities that await you.
B.G.In.S. Specialization in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (7.5 credits)
Click here to find complete course listing for the B.G.In.S. Specialization in Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
Courses Offered in 2022-2023
- a. 1.0 credit in: Foundations
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LACS 1001 [0.5]
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Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies I |
Fall |
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LACS 1002 [0.5]
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Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies II |
Winter |
- b. 1.0 credit from: History
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HIST 2308 [0.5]
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Colonial Latin America |
Fall |
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HIST 2309 [0.5]
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Modern Latin America |
Not offered |
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HIST 2710 [0.5]
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Introduction to Caribbean History |
Fall |
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HIST 4704 [0.5]
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Caribbean and Latin American History |
Not offered |
- d. 3.0 credits from: Courses with LACS Content
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ANTH 2640 [0.5]
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Andean Ethnography |
Not offered |
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ANTH 2650 [0.5]
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Ethnography of Mesoamerica |
Not offered |
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ANTH 4730 A [0.5]
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Colonialism and Post-Colonialism |
Fall |
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ANTH 4730 B [0.5]
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Colonialism and Post-Colonialism |
Winter |
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ENGL 2956 [0.5]
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Literatures of the Americas I |
Not offered |
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ENGL 2957 [0.5]
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Literatures of the Americas II |
Not offered |
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GEOG 3023 [0.5]
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Cities in a Global World |
Winter |
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GEOG 3025 [0.5]
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Geographies of Selected Regions |
Not offered |
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GEOG 3030 [0.5]
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Regional Field Excursion |
Not offered |
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GINS 3900 A [0.5]
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International Placement |
Fall |
| GINS 3900 B [0.5] |
International Placement |
Winter |
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GINS 4900 A [0.5]
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Tutorial in Global and International Studies |
Fall |
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GINS 4900 B [0.5]
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Tutorial in Global and International Studies |
Winter |
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GINS 4908 A [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay |
Fall/Winter (Full Year) |
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GINS 4908 B [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay |
Fall/Winter (Full Year) |
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GINS 4908 C [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay |
Fall/Winter (Full Year) |
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HIST 3704 [0.5]
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Aztecs |
Not offered |
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HIST 3710 [0.5]
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Themes in Caribbean History |
Not offered |
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HIST 3712 [0.5]
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Social History of Mexico |
Not offered |
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HIST 3713 [0.5]
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Gender and Sexuality in Latin America |
Not offered |
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HIST 4700 [1.0]
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Seminar in World History |
Not offered |
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HIST 4915A [0.5]
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Topics in History (Topics in LACS) |
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LACS 4001 [0.5]
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Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (*if not used toward Capstone Seminar) |
Fall |
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LACS 4819 [0.5]
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Latin America and the World (*if not used toward Capstone Seminar) |
Not offered |
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SOCI 4730 A [0.5]
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Colonialism and Post-Colonialism |
Fall |
- e. 1.5 credits from: Context
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Race and Ethnicity |
Fall |
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Anthropology and Gender |
Not offered |
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Ethnography of Brazil |
Not offered |
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Development and Underdevelopment |
Fall, Winter |
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Studies in Race and Ethnicity |
Fall |
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Studies in Globalization and Human Rights |
Fall, Winter |
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Studies in Anthropology and Indigenous Peoples |
Not offered |
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Introduction to Economic Development |
Not offered |
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The Economics of Development |
Fall, Winter |
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International Aspects of Economic Development |
Winter |
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Intro to Postcolonial Theory |
Not offered |
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Studies in Postcolonial Literature |
Not offered |
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Race, Ethnicity and Canadian Lit. |
Not offered |
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Issues in Diaspora Literature |
Not offered |
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Issues in Postcolonial Theory |
Not offered |
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Issues in Postcolonial Literature |
Winter |
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Global Connections |
Fall |
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Space, Place and Culture |
Winter |
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Geographies of Culture and Identity |
Fall |
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Understanding Globalization |
Winter |
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Sustainability and Environment in the South |
Winter |
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Geographies of Economic Development |
Not offered |
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Seminar in Globalization |
Fall |
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Empire and Globalization |
Not offered |
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Power Relations and Human Rights |
Winter |
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Political Repression |
Fall |
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Social, Economic and Cultural Rights |
Winter |
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Global Environmental Justice |
Fall |
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Citizenship and Human Rights |
Fall |
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International Trade Regulation |
Fall |
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Global Migration and Transnationalism |
Fall |
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Comparative Politics of the Global South |
Winter |
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International Relations: Global Political Economy |
Fall, Winter |
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Imperialism |
Not offered |
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Politics of Human Rights |
Fall |
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Gender and Politics: Global South |
Fall |
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International Institutions |
Not offered |
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Globalization and Human Rights |
Fall, Winter |
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Development in the Global South – Theory and Practice |
Winter |
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Selected Problems in Development in the Global South |
Fall |
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Gender and Globalization |
Fall |
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Transitions to Democracy |
Not offered |
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Race and Ethnicity |
Fall |
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Studies in Race and Ethnicity |
Fall |
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Globalization and Human Rights |
Fall, Winter |
