Latin American Studies Minor

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Rose McEwen, Coordinator (Welles Hall 212B)

The Latin American Studies minor offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of a vast, diverse, fascinating, and crucially important region. In an increasingly interdependent world, it is clear that an understanding of the unique historical, economic, social, political, and cultural dynamics of Latin America, as well as insight into the region’s particularly complex relationship to the United States, would enhance the academic preparation of students planning careers in social studies and foreign language education, international development, international business, public service, etc. An understanding of the region’s traditions, contributions, and problems would also serve those seeking a comparative basis for analyzing their own society and who wish to comprehend better the aspirations and dynamics of societies other than their own.

Total Credits Required: 21 Credits

Basic Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

ANTH 235 - S/M/Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes Credit(s): 3
GEOG 262 - M/Geography of Latin America Credit(s): 3
HIST 270 - S/M/History of Latin America to 1825 Credit(s): 3
HIST 271 - S/M/History of Latin America since 1825 Credit(s): 3

Electives-three courses, including one from each of the following areas: (9 Credit Hours)

Arts and Literature:

ARTH 281 - F/M/Pre-Columbian and Latin American Art Credit(s): 3
ENGL 360 - M/Post-Colonial Literature: (subtitle) Credit(s): 4
SPAN 305 - Survey of Latin American Literature I Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 306 - Survey of Latin American Literature II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 453 - Early Latin American Literature Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 463 - 19th Century Latin American Literature Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 473 - Contemporary Latin American Literature Credit(s): 3

Footnotes

Directed Study, Slot and/or Interdepartmental course involving arts and literature of Latin America, with the approval of the Coordinator.

Social Sciences:

ANTH 318 - Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Credit(s): 3
or
ANTH 226 - M/Ethnography of Latin America and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3
ANTH 235 - S/M/Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes Credit(s): 3
HIST 470 - History of Modern Mexico Credit(s): 3
or
HIST 480 - Advanced Studies in LACAANA History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
PLSC 325 - Politics of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Credit(s): 3
SPAN 314 - M/Latin American Civilizations III: Contemporary Credit(s): 3
or
SPAN 326 - M/Latin American Civilizations II: Colonial Period to Independence Credit(s): 3

Footnotes

Directed Study, Slot and/or Interdepartmental course about Latin America in ANTH, GEOG, HIST, PLSC or SPAN, with the approval of the Coordinator.

No more than three courses from one department can be considered as fulfillment of the Latin American Studies program’s basic and elective requirements.

Related Requirements:

Students completing the minor will be required to demonstrate competency in Spanish language through the intermediate (202) level.

Students should consult with the Coordinator in selecting courses for the minor.