This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2020-21 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
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 | |
When appropriate: Always check first with the SWS Advising Office before enrolling in these courses.