There are currently 59 projects in South America, sorted alphabetically
21F.730 Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Hispanic American Literature
The Spanish-speaking Americas have just experienced a century of magnificent poetry, world-class fiction, utopian and dystopian politics, hope, nightmare, and the tenacious bravery of everyday…more
21F.731 Creation of a Continent: Representations of Hispanic America, 1492-1898, in Literature and F
Traces the creation of a new literature in Spanish to record and interpret New World experiences. Begins with excerpts from Columbus’s diary and ends with writings on the late 19th-century…more
21F.735 Advanced Topics in Hispanic Literature and Film
Close study of a theme, a grouping of authors, or a historical period not covered in depth in other subjects. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Taught in Spanish.
21F.736 The Short Story in Spain and Hispanic America
Studies the evolution of the short story in Spain and Hispanic America from the sixteenth century to the present. Considers the short story as a genre with unique possibilities for expression.…more
21H.802 Latin America: Revolution, Dictatorship, and Democracy, 1850 to Present
Selective survey of Latin American history from the mid-19th century to the present. Issues studied include: dictators and democracies in the 20th century, revolution in Mexico, Cuba, and…more
3.982 The Ancient Andean World
Examines development of Andean civilization which culminated in the extraordinary empire established by the Inka. Archaeological, ethnographic, and ethnohistorical approaches. Particular…more
3.983 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization
Examines origins, florescence and collapse of selected civilizations of ancient Mesoamerica using archaeological and ethnohistorical evidence. Focus on Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Aztec,…more
Brazilian Student Association
The MIT Brazilian Students Association exists to disseminate our culture throughout the MIT community and promote events that stimulate cultural awareness. - We are around 70 Brazilian…more
Catching Up-Late Industrialization Policy
Alice H. Amsden has worked and continues to work on economic development in the third world. She is especially interested in the role of institutions: the market, the government, and locally…more
CEE Water and Sanitation Projects
MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) participates in water and sanitation projects in developing countries. Over the past six years, students, staff, and faculty have…more
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