Latin American Studies Minor
Maria L. Amado, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to cultures, history and current issues of the area. An acquaintance with a diverse cultural tradition will broaden students’ perspectives and help them understand and appreciate the achievement of societies with different cultural values and behavioral patterns. In so doing, the program fosters a critical understanding of global interdependence in the 21st century.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses). Spanish language courses are not acceptable; however, content courses taught in Spanish are. To provide depth, at least one of the four courses must be at the 300 level or above.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following: | 16 | |
| Economic and Social Development: ?`Beneath? the United States.? | ||
| Colonial Latin America | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in Latin America | ||
| Latinx Migration Patterns | ||
| Contemporary Latin America | ||
| Culture and Society: Mexico, Central America and Caribbean | ||
| Culture and Society: South America | ||
| Film, Life and Literature of Latin America | ||
| Senior Seminar: Latin America | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Total credit hours required for Latin American studies minor is 16 credits