The Latin American studies minor consists of 18 credits. A minimum of 12 credits must be earned at the upper (300- or 400-) level. No more than six credits can be earned within the same discipline.
Students must complete a minimum of three credits of Spanish or Portuguese at the advanced level (300 or above).
Note: Language placement test results cannot substitute for completion of course work.
Students choose from the following courses to complete the minor:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Topics in Portuguese 1 | ||
| Latin American Civilization I | ||
| Hispanic Immigrants in the U.S. | ||
| Survey of Latin American Literature | ||
| Latino Writers in the U.S. | ||
| Civilization of Latin America II | ||
| Literary Genres 1 | ||
| Hispanic Culture Through Literature | ||
| Topics in Spanish 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| South American Ethnography | ||
| Rethinking a Continent: Latin America | ||
| Topics in Anthropology 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Latin American History | ||
| Survey of Latin American History | ||
| Topics in History 1 | ||
| Select a minimum of three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Pre-Columbian Art and Architecture | ||
| Colonial Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture of Latin America | ||
ARTH 450 | ||
| Topics in Foreign Literature in English Translation 1 | ||
| Topics in International Studies 1 | ||
| Latin American Governments and Politics | ||
| Senior Capstone Seminar | ||
| Topics in Religious Studies 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Select an additional six credits from the courses listed above | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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When appropriate: Always check first with the SWS Advising Office before enrolling in these courses.