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Digital Journalism

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest
  • Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
  • Law, Policy & Social Justice
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Culture & Language
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Psychology & Human Behavior
Work with internationally renowned Latin American scholars on critical topics facing these communities, such as gender issues, health at the border and environmental concerns. This program delves into the languages, cultures, history and politics of Latin America. The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes community engagement, foreign language acquisition and international relations. This degree pairs well as a second major to almost any other degree program at the University of Arizona, from business and public health to journalism and food studies. Students are encouraged to study abroad in Mexico, Central America, South America or the Hispanic Caribbean, as well as participate in internships at organizations like the Coalition for Human Rights, Barrio Stories and the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding History, Geography, Development of Latin America; Student demonstrates an understanding of the history, geography and development of Latin America as a whole and in the context of one or more countries in the region. Critical and Original thinking about Latin American Issues Student demonstrates ability to bring together original thinking across disciplines in relation to major issues in one or more countries in Latin America. Understand and interpret Latin American Literature; Student demonstrates ability to understand and interpret pertinent literature from primary and secondary source materials. Understanding Contemporary Latin American Issues; Student demonstrates understanding of critical contemporary issues in Latin America. Engagement in Latin America; Students demonstrate understanding of critical issues in Latin American through an engagement experience, including study abroad, internships, or other immersive experience in Latin American culture
Sample Courses
  • LAS 230: Latin America: Food and Culture
  • LAS 280: Brazilian Identity: Class, Race, and Citizenship
  • LAS 356: Indigenous Resistance in Latin America: Democracy from Below
Career Fields
  • Politics
  • International business
  • Journalism
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Nonprofit
Level of Math
General Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Digital Journalism

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
First Semester Second Language
4.00
Math (LING, MATH 105 or higher, PHIL 110)
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102- First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Third Semester Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Fourth Semester Second Language
4.00
LAS Contemporary Topics
3.00
LAS Contemporary Topics
3.00
LAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
SPAN 251 or higher or PORT 325A or higher
3.00
LAS Contemporary Topics
3.00
LAS Contemporary Topics
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
LAS Elective
3.00
LAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
LAS Elective
3.00
Minor Course
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
1.00
8th Semester
Credits
LAS 498
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
1.00

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