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Latin American Studies Minor

SSH PEAK

16 credits minimum

Minor Requirements

LAS-494Independent Study

1-3 credits

LAS-494 will consist of a 1-credit portfolio and evaluation of the program. The first Friday after mid-semester break, students will submit a portfolio of relevant work completed, such as exams and papers. In 1000 to 1500 words, students will complete an assessment of the most important academic lessons learned and skills acquired during their course of study. The evaluation must also provide an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the Latin American Studies minor. The portfolio will not be graded but is required for completion of the minor. 

Complete at least 2 courses from at least 2 different departments from the following:

ATH-249Natives of South America

3 credits
HIS-230History of Modern Latin America

3 credits
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SPA-201Spanish Language and Culture III

3 credits
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or
SPA-202Spanish Language and Culture IV

3 credits
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or
SPA-235Spanish for Heritage Speakers

3 credits

Complete 9 credits from the following of which at least 6 credits must be 300- or 400-level:

ATH-128Understanding Spirit in Art and Culture

3 credits
ATH-305Culture Change and the World System

3 credits
HIS-378Liberation Theology

3 credits
HIS-381Military and Society in Latin America

3 credits
HIS-382Revolutionary Mexico

3 credits
HIS-385Conquest and Encounters

3 credits
HIS-386Religions in Latin American

3 credits
HIS-387Cuba

3 credits
HIS-388Gender, Race, and Sexuality in Latin America

3 credits
HIS-389Latin American-U.S. Relations

3 credits
SPA-332Film in the Spanish-Speaking World

3 credits
SPA-333Literature of Latin America

3 credits
SPA-335U.S. Latino/a Literature

3 credits
SPA-340National Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World

3 credits
SPA-342Latin American Indigenous Studies

3 credits
SPA-437Spanish Literature and Society: Narrative and Film

3 credits
SPA-438Spanish Literature and Society: Poetry, Drama and Song

3 credits
At least 9 credits of the 16 required for the minor must be from Anthropology and/or History.