Latin American Studies Minor

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Directors:
Diana Rodriguez-Lozano (Foreign Languages and Literatures) Amanda L. Beal (Political Science)

The Latin American studies minor is an interdisciplinary program drawing on existing courses in the fields of modern languages, political science, literature, sociology, economics, history and fine arts. This minor introduces students to an understanding of Latin American culture, language, politics and society. The minor will be of particular value for students majoring in disciplines which otherwise lack a regional focus and for which a regional focus would be complementary (business and economics, political science, history, sociology, etc.). The minor consisted of six courses (18 credits).

Minor Requirements

18 Credits:

SPAN 325 - Latin American Culture Credits: (3)
PSCI 314 - Politics and Culture in South America Credits: (3)
PSGE 335 - Politics and Culture in Central America Credits: (3)
SPAN XXX - Latin American Literature Course Credits: (3)
Two of the following:
SOGE 360 - Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the Americas Credits: (3)
ENGE 370 - Latin American Fiction Credits: (3)
HIGE 311 - History of Mexico Credits: (3)
HIGE 316 - Central America and the Caribbean Credits: (3)

Note

Students can also participate in one of the 1-credit abroad experiences and work with Dr. Rodriguez-Lozano or Dr. Beal to fulfill a 3-credit independent study elective. Please contact one of the Directors for more information on this option or to request approval for other relevant courses.