Courses From Other Disciplines
CMMN-G493,
ECON-G493, HIST-G493, POLS-G493, SPAN-G493, SOCI-G493, or VISA-G493
Contemporary Mexico in the 21st Century
Loyola's turn-key course on Mexico. Team-taught by Mexicanists in the disciplines of communications, economics, history, literature, political science, sociology, and visual arts, the course aims to put the student abreast of the most important issues that confront contemporary Mexico at the beginning of the 21st century.
CMMN-G295-001 or G799-001 Mexican Media System
An overview of the mass media of Mexico, its historical, social and political development and current roles and functions, and its relationship with the Mexican government. Visits will be made to the United States Embassy and the Mexican government's press offices as well as to the most important broadcast facilities, newspapers, and magazines.
This graduate and undergraduate Communications component will be directed and taught by Larry Lorenz, Professor of Journalism, and Maurice Brungardt, Professor of Latin American History. Since Loyola was the owner of several communications properties in the New Orleans area, including the commercial television station WWL, which is the CBS outlet in this region, this course is unique and cannot be matched by other institutions. This course is only offered during the summer term and requires permission of the two professors.
ECON-G410-001 NAFTA & The Mexican Economy
Surveys the free trade agreement with Mexico and its implications for the 21st century, for the Mexican economy, labor, investment, and competitiveness in a global economy. Also covered are Mexico's revolutionary legacy, economic "miracle", crisis, and restructuring under the Salinas (1988-1994), Zedillo (1994-2000), and Fox (2000-2006) administrations and current transition under Felipe Calerson (2006- ). Field studies by industries and visits to relevant companies are included.
HIST-G220-001 Pre-Columbian & Colonial Latin America (Latin America I)
Surveys Latin America's Amerindian past (2000 B.C. to 1492 A.D.) and the period between the European conquest and the independence of Spanish American countries and Brazil (1492 to 1825) with the major emphasis given to the structure and patterns of Colonial Latin American society, economy, and government. The colonial era was the formative period of Latin America when its main values, attitudes, social structures, and institutions were created.
HIST-G221-001 Modern Latin America (Latin America II)
Socio-economic, cultural, and political development of Latin America since Independence (since 1825): problems and prospects, clash between the traditional and the modern, conflict between Church and State, and inter-American issues.
HIST-G304-001 Discovering Mexico City
One semester credit hour course dedicated to discovering Mexico City's most important historical and cultural sites, political gatherings, social happenings, and economic activities. (All study-abroad participants are strongly urged to sign-up for this course.)
HIST-G305-001 Latin American Civilization and Culture
A general introduction to Latin American civilization and culture.
HIST-G315-001 or POLS-G493-001 United States-Mexico Relations
Political, cultural, and commercial relations between the two countries beginning with Mexico's independence. Emphasis is placed on current relations and their impact on contemporary Mexican political and economic development.
HIST-G410-001 History of Mexico
History of Mexico from the beginning to the present.
POLS-G495-001 Latin American Politics and Problems of Development
An overview of Latin American politics and the problems of development, including the main theories of development, as well as the specific case studies of Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.
SOCI-G305-001 Mexican Anthropology and Folklore
General introduction to New World ethnology, rural sociology of Mexico from the pre-Cortesian period to the present, emphasizing land reform and revolution, social and cultural development from 1910 to the present.
SOCI-G350-001 Women in Mexico
Survey of women in Mexico from the Conquest (1519-1521) to the present. It will consider the Mexican social and power structure, the role of women, and outstanding individual women and their contributions. Artists and intellectuals of the 20th century, such as Frida Kahlo, will be studied in more detail. Contemporary women will be dealt with on an experiential level.
VISA-G460-001 Modern Mexican Art, 1810-2008
A comprehensive survey of colonial and modern Mexican art in its most important manifestations. Special emphasis on the muralists of the 20th century.
VISA-G461-001 Ancient Mexican Art and Archeology
An introduction to pre-Hispanic Mexico starting with the origin of man in America and ending with the Spanish conquest. Analysis of the architecture, painting, sculpture, pottery and arts and crafts of the most important cultures (Olmecs, Huastecs, Teotihuacanos, Aztecs, Mayas, etc.) of Mesoamerica.
