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Latin America program am By RAMESH KRISHNARAJ Staff Writer . Deciding on a major is one of the most important decisions facing stu dents here at the University. This is no simple task considering the University offers courses in more than 100 fields, leading to 69 different bachelors de grees. " However, students with a particu lar' interest in Latin America should consider the Latin American Studies major offered by the University. viThe Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS), in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, of fers interested students a special inter disciplinary curriculum leading to a B A degree with a major in Latin Ameri can Studies (LAS). The curriculum of the LAS major, developed by the Institute, has won national recognition in recent years. In 1980 and again in 1983, the Gourman Report on Academic Programs, which rates undergradute curricula across the country, ranked the University's Latin American Studies program number one iij the nation. Various departments collaborate to provide the integrated course offerings which comprise the major. These courses are designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the his torical and cultural aspects of Latin America. This fall, more than 40 Latin American-related courses will be of fered by 12 different departments. r One of the most appealing aspects of the LAS major is the limited num- best The Daily Tar HeelAugust 28, 19895 from page 1 ber of majors in the program. Only 15 seniors graduated with degrees in Latin American Studies last spring. This rela tively small number of majors allows for a great deal of personalized atten tion for students, something not al ways available to students in larger departments. For example, incoming majors are treated to dinner in the fall by ILAS, where they get an opportu nity to meet other students as well as faculty members. In the spring, ILAS honors its graduates with an informal celebration. These types of activities just aren't feasible for larger departments, said Dr. Lars Schoultz, professor of politi cal science and director of ILAS since his appointment in 1986. The LAS program has remained small intention ally, said Schoultz, "because we sim ply don't have a large personnel." As of now, the Institute retains a core fac ulty of 40 prpfessors from various departments who teach only Latin American corses, and 43 affiliated faculty members who teach some Latin American-related courses. The Institute emphasizes quality and not quantity, said Schoultz. "We do a truly superior job of educating our stu dents," he said. Schoultz's statement is supported by the fact that many faculty members affiliated with the Institute, including Schoultz himself, have won under graduate teaching awards. Keeping the program small has been one of the main reasons behind the program's sucess, Schoultz said. The program could accommodate up to a half dozen more students, but any more would be exceeding the Institute's limitations, he said. To graduate with a major in Latin American Studies, a student must complete eight courses in a primary concentration, and five courses in a secondary concentration. These 13 courses are required in addition to the 60 hours of General College require ments, as well as the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences for a BA degree. This rigid curriculum at tracts a small but highly motivated group of individuals. Another attractive aspect of the LAS program is the opportunity it provides undergraduates for travel to Latin America. This is one of the advan tages of a well-funded program, Schoultz said. This spring, four stu dents were awarded the Federico Gil Undergraduate Travel Award. The award allows for summer travel and research in Argentina and Guatemala. The award is named for Federico G. Gil, Kenan Professor Emeritus of po litical science, who served as the di rector of ILAS from 1959 to 1983, and who is now a special consultant to ILAS. Although the University does not offer a graduate degree in LAS, the Institute does issue a Graduate Certifi cate in conjunction with any other graduate program, provided the stu dent fulfills certain requirements. There is no graduate degree in LAS because a graduate degree implies professional training and the Institute stresses a lib eral education, Schoultz said. There are no jobs available for "Latin Ameri canists," but there is a demand for professionally trained individuals with a knowledge of Latin America, he said. Students interested in the LAS major are encouraged to stop by the Institute's office in 316 Hamilton Hall, or 312 Hamilton Hall to talk to Sharon Mujica, the administrator of the Institute. 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