Latin American Studies Minor

SSH PEAK

16 credits minimum

Minor Requirements

LAS-494Independent Study

1-3 credits

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

At least 9 credits must be from Anthropology and/or History.

ATH-128Understanding Spirit in Art and Culture

3 credits

ATH-305Culture Change and the World System

3 credits

ATH-309Cross-Cultural Approaches to Environment

3 credits

HIS-378Liberation Theology

3 credits

HIS-380Colonial Latin America

3 credits

HIS-381Military and Society in Latin America

3 credits

HIS-382Revolutionary Mexico

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-333Literature of Latin America

3 credits

SPA-437Spanish Literature and Society: Narrative and Film

3 credits

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

3 credits

Complete a Portfolio and Evaluation of Program

Six weeks before graduation, 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 LAS PEAK Minor. The portfolio will not be graded but it is required for completion of the minor.