Latin American Studies Minor

SSH PEAK

16 credits minimum

Minor Requirements

LAS-494

Independent 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-249	Natives of South America	3 credits
HIS-230	History of Modern Latin America	3 credits
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SPA-201	Spanish Language and Culture III	3 credits
-	or
SPA-202	Spanish Language and Culture IV	3 credits
-	or
SPA-235	Spanish for Heritage Speakers	3 credits

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

ATH-128	Understanding Spirit in Art and Culture	3 credits
ATH-305	Culture Change and the World System	3 credits
HIS-378	Liberation Theology	3 credits
HIS-381	Military and Society in Latin America	3 credits
HIS-382	Revolutionary Mexico	3 credits
HIS-385	Conquest and Encounters	3 credits
HIS-386	Religions in Latin American	3 credits
HIS-387	Cuba	3 credits
HIS-388	Gender, Race, and Sexuality in Latin America	3 credits
HIS-389	Latin American-U.S. Relations	3 credits
SPA-332	Film in the Spanish-Speaking World	3 credits
SPA-333	Literature of Latin America	3 credits
SPA-335	U.S. Latino/a Literature	3 credits
SPA-340	National Traditions in the Spanish-Speaking World	3 credits
SPA-437	Spanish Literature and Society: Narrative and Film	3 credits
SPA-438	Spanish 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.