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The purpose of the Americas Council is to provide a venue in which faculty from the University System of Georgia may engage and share their individual and collective expertise and/or interest in Latin America and Canada. Further, the Council undertakes initiatives that promote the Board of Regents policy on internationalization of the University System of Georgia curriculum and faculty. |  |
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The World Regional Council for the Americas (Americas Council) is open to all faculty and staff in the University System of Georgia who have a professional interest in the countries of the region. It seeks to build an active participatory membership of campus faculty and staff with interests in and expertise about the Americas, facilitating communication and providing a useful forum where issues of common concern can be shared, discussed, and resolved. |
The Americas Council reports to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Office of International Education. The mission of the System's Office of International Education (OIE) is to strengthen the global dimensions of teaching, learning, research, and service throughout the University System of Georgia. OIE's primary goal is to ensure that all USG students attain an appropriate level of international knowledge and understanding that enables them to participate fully and successfully in a global society. |
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| Tenth Annual Conference on the Americas | |
Call for papers: Tenth Annual Conference on the Americas February 9-10, 2007 |
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| Conference Registration and Paper Submission form | |
| Ninth Annual Conference on the Americas - Feb 2006 | |
| Download 2006 Conference Program | |
| Name | University |
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| Elena Odio, Chair | VSU |
| David De Posada | MSC |
| Vicki McCard | NGCSU |
| Bill Deaver | AASU |
| Lynn Fedeli | KSU |
| Name | University |
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| Jim Anderson, Chair | AASU |
| Bill Deaver | AASU |
| Anna Schachner | GPC |
| David Starling | VSU |
| Committees | ||
| Canadian Studies | Study Abroad | Latin American Studies |
| Name | University |
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| Heather Nicol, Chair | UWG |
| Ron Love | UWG |
| Bill Griffin | KSU |
| Bill Schaniel | UWG |
| Mark Patterson | KSU |
Latin American Studies Certificate |
| The undergraduate Certificate in Latin American Studies recognizes a student's knowledge and understanding of a region of growing importance, both economically and culturally. The course of study is designed to be interdisciplinary and complementary to existing undergraduate programs. Those who satisfy the certificate requirements of their B.A../B.S. will be awarded a Certificate in Latin American Studies. This will be noted in the student's placement materials |
| A Certificate in Latin American Studies must be taken with a formal degree program. Course work may be undertaken at two-year institutions but must be completed at a four-year university. |
| Requirements |
| Students from all majors who maintain a 2.80 GPA are eligible to participate. A student may formally apply to enroll in the program after successful completion of: (1) 30 hours of academic credit at a four-year institution or 15 hours of academic credit at a two-year institution (2) one three-hour interdisciplinary course which focuses on contemporary Latin America OR a three-hour course on Latin American Culture and Civilization. |
| Brochure |
| Latin American Studies Certificate PDF Brochure |
| Americas Council Charge |
The WRC is encouraged to consider any issue relating to its region. For 2005-2006 the WRC-Americas is given a select charge to complete the following assignments:
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| Americas Council Charges 2007-2008 PDF |
| Next Conference |
| 11th Annual Conference of the Americas Council |
| Date: Febuary 8-9, 2008 Location: Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus Room: TBD Time: TBD |
| Call for Papers and Registration |
| Next Meeting |
| Date: September 14, 2007
Location: Macon State College Room: Learning Support Center Room 104 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am |
| Previous Meetings Minutes |