National Autonomous University of Mexico

This course examines revolutions in Latin America, beginning with an analysis of concepts such as reformism, revolution, dictatorship, and democracy. It discusses the characteristics of different modes of transition. The course also analyzes the history of the first half of the 20th century using the Cuban Revolution as a case study.

This course provides an introduction to sociolinguistic methods for the systematic study of language variation, with an emphasis on variation in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics covered include: criteria for defining language varieties; axes of language variation; the linguistic variable and methods to obtain linguistic data; sociophonetic, morphological, and morphosyntactic variation; linguistic, stylistic, and social factors that affect variation; variation at each level in the Spanish-speaking world; variation and pragmatics; pronoun formality and social meaning; the advance of "tuteo" in Mexico.

This literature and society elective course examines the relationship between literature and society, including questions of class, race, ethnicity, religion, history and politics. Also included is an analysis of the novel and the theory of art. Particular attention is given to Latin America, especially Mexico, within a general historic sequence. Topics may vary by semester and course instructor.

This course applies knowledge and skills aquired in levels 1 and 2 of Mayan language. Emphasis on conversation with native speakers.

This course prepares students for a certification in Lean Six Sigma. Topics focus on analytical techniques for the improvement of manufacturing performance along the dimensions of productivity, quality, customer service, process capacity, cost and throughput. It also covers techniques for yield analysis, process control, equipment efficiency analysis, cycle time reduction, on-time delivery improvement and pareto analysis. Students may receive a Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt certification accredited by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification if they pass the qualifying exam.

This course explores the dynamic dimensions of the struggle and resistance phenomena demonstrated by different subordinated sectors of new Spaniard societies of the 19th century and modern Americas. It examines theories and historical examples of struggle and resistance in Latin America as well as current struggles and resistance in the Americas.

Third level of Russian language covering correct pronunciation, intonation and correct grammatical expressions.

This course reflects on the intersection of art, culture and education in formal and informal spaces. It discusses the importance of arts-integrated education, and ways art can help to better critique and improve public education systems and pedagogies.